Planted by Water

I thought I’d take a break from changing the world today! Instead, just a quick thought from recent reflections on the Word (which is of course the great source of world-changing truth and which we must be rooted in if we are going to be world-changers!) I was reading recently about Absalom’s rebellion against his father, King David. It all came about because he wanted to be a king, and, of course he failed (though not until thousands of people …

Having made my point about the general way in which the Kingdom influences society, I have been challenged about what happens when it comes to the ethcial values that determine social policy and legislation in a society. Particularly, Doug rightly points out that it is not a question of whether morality will be imposed, but whose morality will be imposed. If I argue that the Church will ultimately be the biggest influence in the world, won’t that mean that Christian laws will be adopted …

When discussing the influence of the Kingdom, mnay people have asked questions about affecting political decisions, law-making, soical policy and social ethics. These things are very important and specifically the question that Doug Hon raises about whose moral values affect public policy and legislation. I will address these matters in future postings.

But I also want to say that for me much of the influence of the Kingdom in the world - the sowing of seed in the field of the …

The Lloyd family are back from a relaxing and refreshing holiday, and raring to go. Weather was great (especially for April) and pool and jacuzzi did just the job! My wife also did some time on the rowing machine in the on-site gym - but hey! - I was on holiday!!

Thanks to those who left some thought-provoking comments while I was away. I am still wanting to pursue with anyone who is interested this whole idea …

Apologies for my absence but I am taking the family away on holiday tomorrow and there was quite a lot of stuff to get done ahead of leaving. We are off to the Llyn peninsula (pictured) for a week in a rather nice caravan at a renovated farm with swimming pool etc. Looking forward to a great opportunity to relax, spend time with the family, swim, sleep and read (not all at the same time!!) If you like the sound of …

I am afraid I have run out of time for a posting today as I have used up my allocation of blogging time responding to two excellent comments made by Doug and Peter in response to my posting on ‘The Law and All That.’ Why not take a look at that discussion. It is great to be considering how we might influence the world without getting bogged down in Mosaic Law!!