I enjoy writing songs in my spare (?) time although I'm prolifically slow! I've written several since 1992 but there was a gap of a few years before I took it up again last year. I must admit I'm about of a technophobe so I'm not yet at the stage of being able to record them and upload them as mp3 files...maybe that's lucky for you because you only get to read the lyrics!
I wrote "splinters" in July 2005 after completing an inspiring course in Applied Christian Studies called Workshop which is run by the Anvil Trust. It connected me with the overarching story of God throughout history and I learnt many things about Jesus which were profound. His agenda, of bringing 'shalom' into the present continues to inspire me. Shalom is 'wholeness' or 'completeness', a sense of everything being as it should be: about people having their material, emotional and physical needs met, justice on an individual and national level and about right relationships between people and between people and God. There's a great definition on the Peacechurch website.
As a follower of the way, I'm constantly challenged by how I can bring 'shalom' into the present in all spheres of my life and with the people I come into contact with. Its a tall order but Jesus expects nothing less.
I wrote "splinters" in July 2005 after completing an inspiring course in Applied Christian Studies called Workshop which is run by the Anvil Trust. It connected me with the overarching story of God throughout history and I learnt many things about Jesus which were profound. His agenda, of bringing 'shalom' into the present continues to inspire me. Shalom is 'wholeness' or 'completeness', a sense of everything being as it should be: about people having their material, emotional and physical needs met, justice on an individual and national level and about right relationships between people and between people and God. There's a great definition on the Peacechurch website.
As a follower of the way, I'm constantly challenged by how I can bring 'shalom' into the present in all spheres of my life and with the people I come into contact with. Its a tall order but Jesus expects nothing less.
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