Welcome to my Watering Hole

Years ago, I heard a man say, “You will be the same in five years’ time as you are today, except for two things—the people you meet and the books you read.” When I look back over the past 32 years of following Jesus, I would have to say that I agree. If not for the people who have come into my life and the books I have read over the years, my life would have changed very little.

The first book that I read was the Bible. I picked it up, after making a decision to follow Jesus, and to this day I have been unable to put it down. The second book I read was called Where Is God When It Hurts? by Philip Yancey. I think we all struggle to find ways to understand what God is trying to tell us. For me, one of the most effective ways is through what I read. Over time I have kept a journal of quotations that have had an impact on me. Often I reflect on something I recorded years ago and see that in some areas of my life I have grown and in others there is still much work to do. Sometimes I have been motivated, encouraged and inspired by what I read, sometimes frightened and overwhelmed, but never, never discouraged or without hope.

In my conversations with men, more often than not, other than the odd newspaper or magazine, many read very little if at all. My suggestions is, before you read on, take time out to pray, ask yourself and God what are the challenges at this time in your life and then read, expecting the Holy Spirit to bring alive what is relevant to you. Don’t read for reading’s sake. See it as a watering hole where your thirst for life’s answers can be quenched. As time goes by, I will add to the site. I want it to be living.

In conclusion, I have to say that there are many things I don’t know. One thing I do know is that God would want me to share with you what He has shared with me. I pray that He will bring alive these writings and burn them in your heart. I wish you well. Life is very demanding for many, and at times it seems that society is demanding more than we’re able to give. But don’t give up. To borrow the title of Wayne Bennett’s autobiography, Don’t Die with the Music in You. That would be a tragedy.

In His name,

Grahame

Tuesday, April 30, 2013


JESUS FREAKS

William never let anyone forget that their main purpose was to reach people with the Gospel.  All other activities of the Army were focused on this.  William and Catherine knew that real help and permanent change only came when the Spirit of God would touch these people’s lives.
–William & Catherine Booth, Salvation Army

It was not long after this that he began distributing passages and chapters of the Bible that he translated into French to any who asked.  So loved was the Word of God among the uneducated, that country people were able to recite entire books of the Bible by heart.  Others even knew the entire New Testament.
–Peter Waldo, Lyons France

Tear me to pieces and rip my soul from my body, but you will never force that detestable word of denial from my mouth.
–Michael Nakashima, Japan - tortured and had boiling water poured on his head and body until he died

Quotes from Jesus Freaks

What is it about these people that is so inspiring?  It’s their obedience to seek first the kingdom of God.  We can see that they were set free from living for trivia.  We can see that the kingdom of God was in their hearts.  They had the right stuff.
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