Half converted Part 6

Half converted Part 6

Mark 8 v 24 “He looked up and said: “I see men as trees walking around.”   The story recorded in Mark 8:22-26 is most instructive for us. When Jesus touched the blind man’s eyes the first time, he was not completely healed. He needed another touch from Jesus to...
Early experience Part 5

Early experience Part 5

Mark 10:20 “Teacher,´ he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.”   Still staying with youthful experience. I do concede that very often the early religious experiences some have, are not pleasant. Some may say: “Since I was a boy I was forced to go...
When I was younger part 4

When I was younger part 4

    Mark 10:20 “Teacher”, he declared” all these I have kept since I was a boy.”   Sometimes confusion reigns in people’s hearts, regarding conversion to Christ because, like this young man who came to Jesus in Mark 10, He, like many had been under good...
The idea not the reality Part 3

The idea not the reality Part 3

Mark 6:20 “When Herod heard John he was greatly puzzled, yet he liked to hear him.”   Some people are attracted to the great ideas of the Gospel, like Herod was to the teachings of John. They may construe that as being a true follower of Christ. The power of...
Conversion is a common experience Part 2

Conversion is a common experience Part 2

2 Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realise that Christ Jesus is in you – unless, of course you will fail the test?”   Everyday people change their minds about various things. For instance you...