In the last two posts, we have thought about video games and how they are not (strictly speaking) inherently wrong as a medium – they can be a joy and a pleasure as we explore the mind’s creations come to virtual life. But hopefully we all know video games are also a bane on theContinue reading “Video Games – The Level 50 Quest for Moderation.”
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Video games and Escapism.
Is ‘escapism’ a fictional charge against video games? It certainly is a charge raised against video games. That they are an escape into unreality, an active attempt to run away from the real and lived experience of the world. Perhaps you’ve heard it said or said yourself, “nothing but fantasy worlds”. So is the explorationContinue reading “Video games and Escapism.”
Video games – Asking the Right Questions.
If I could, would I simply stop playing games altogether? This direct line of interrogation stirs up my innards. It feels like it gets right to the heart of the matter because it evinces a visceral response. But actually it doesn’t illuminate much. It’s too simplistic a question. You see,the question you ask determines (inContinue reading “Video games – Asking the Right Questions.”
Growing in Faith in the Pentecostal Church. Part 2.
In part one of my journey in the pentecostal church I told the story of my conversion in the pentecostal denomination. There was a battle between Catholics and Pentecostals over the affections of my heart, there were strobe lights and deadly perilous youth games, there were the typically un-typical Pentecostal spiritual experiences, and there wasContinue reading “Growing in Faith in the Pentecostal Church. Part 2.”
A Therapeutic or a Moral World.
We find what we look for. In many ways, big and small, this is true. We are looking to convince someone of the truth about lollies, they give us bouts of energy and help us complete those pressing tasks. Of this, I am completely convinced. But likewise, it happens on bigger and grander scales too.Continue reading “A Therapeutic or a Moral World.”
Societal Morality – Do vs Be
When it comes to societal morality there are certain things we may more readily associate with what is right and wrong. This is assisted by the system of laws we have set in place. To murder is wrong because jail time is associated with such an act. To speed is wrong (I think people stillContinue reading “Societal Morality – Do vs Be”
God’s character – an obscured climb, but a vista not to be missed.
To behold the character of God is a sight worth working for. Much like a great vista can be obscured by shrubs and rocks, trees and mist, the glory of God can be obscured by the world around us, encroaching ever closer to our eyes and putting us out of focus, even misleading us. GodContinue reading “God’s character – an obscured climb, but a vista not to be missed.”
Proverbs of Livingstone Rd
Like a bee returning to the hive, is every conversation to house prices. Beware the skin of the scantily dressed, it demands your attention but never gets enough. The slugger brings his hand to the remote, but cannot even press the power function. Answer a fool in the comment section and you will be likeContinue reading “Proverbs of Livingstone Rd”
Discovering the Particular Love of God
Redemption is the process whereby an individual guilty of sin before God is saved from the just punishment of sin, namely death, through the vicarious death of Jesus. There are some particulars regarding redemption that are worth teasing out because they provide an abundance of joy and greater understanding of the particular love God showsContinue reading “Discovering the Particular Love of God”
Taking Hold – Reflecting on Ellie
Recently my wife and I remembered the death of our daughter as it was the anniversary of the day she died (28.07.20). As with such important times, we tread carefully. It is a time of remembrance, of reflection, of joy at life, and morning of death. Also, as it was the first anniversary – theContinue reading “Taking Hold – Reflecting on Ellie”
Bigvai and Shiphrah 