Category Archives: Jesus
Feeling Inspired
It’s been 16 months since my last post. That’s the longest gap by a country mile since allthewrightwords started. Why? Challenges of life, busyness, sometimes not having any of the ‘wright words’ let alone all! Anyway, to break the silence … Continue reading
New Book from Wright Way!!!
HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!! The Lonely Zebra is the new book from Wright Way Publications and Moorleys. It’s the first project by Matt and Claire aimed at younger children. Read more about it here or better still, order one for any children … Continue reading
Jesus: Formerly known as ‘The Angel of the Lord’
Warning: This is quite a heavy blog post! After reading the books listed below and much pondering, discussion and prayer, I believe the ‘angel of the Lord’ in the Old Testament is Jesus, before he came as a man. Below … Continue reading
Gone Fishing!
Here is a photo of me fishing on holiday in Santorini. I went with a guy who knows his stuff, hence why I’m using a good rod. I’d been fishing twice in my life before this – once as a … Continue reading
Pick up a book and join the adventure!
There are many great fantasy books. For me the best ones grip the reader, helping them lose themselves in that world to the point where they don’t want to put the book down until the end. It’s like they are going on … Continue reading
Hobbits, dwarves and the children of Israel
Tolkien and Israel I’ve been thinking about Tolkien’s work again recently. In the Bible, particularly the Old Testament, the Israelites get chance after chance to do things right and live God’s way,only to mess things up again, just when you’re … Continue reading
Short Book Review: ‘Paradise Lost’ by John Milton
Milton deals with the classic biblical narrative of ‘the Fall’, of humankind and of Satan, so the paradise that is lost has the double meanings of both the garden of Eden and heaven. The main points are twofold: that Satan … Continue reading
Jehovah’s Witnesses Strike Again!
My street has had quite a lot of attention from Jehovah’s witnesses recently. They always seem to come in twos and want to give me something to read. I don’t fault their ambition, but I do think they have been … Continue reading
Fortune Cookies with a difference…
A belated “happy Chinese New Year” to you. Recently at a group there were fun and games to celebrate the event, capped off with everyone receiving a handmade fortune cookie baked by my amazing wife. They were nicely-shaped, tasty and … Continue reading