Prompt: What is your mission? The Bearing of the NameWe do not peddle polished hope in markets loud and cheap,Nor hang salvation like a shawl on shoulders bent with sleep.This is no bright and easy coin to clink upon the stone,But something nearer to a seed a sower casts, alone,Into the unplowed, waiting dark where all such things belong,A quiet, necessary risk, a vulnerable song. The name we carry is not ours to brandish like a blade,To carve a creed into the flesh where arguments are made.

Prompt: How are you creative? How am I creative? What an excellent question. My creativity takes several forms, poetry, song writing, writing novels, non-fiction theology, cooking, baking, and playing. The Many Rooms Within my house, the rooms are wideAnd in each one,a craft resides.Not one true door,but many waysTo spend the solitary days. In one, the air is thick with word,Where metaphor, a startled bird,Is coaxed to land upon a lineAnd make a common thought divine.Here poetry in measured breathConfronts the silence after death,

Prompt: Who are the biggest influences in your life? For some, the names are carved in marble halls,Or whispered with the weight of world renown,The brilliant minds on whom a culture calls,Who build their monuments in stone and town.For me, it is a single, steady sound,A name that roots the soul in holy ground. The first and final echo in the roomWhere every quiet prayer begins and ends,A light that pierces through the thickest gloom,On whom my frail foundation still depends.He is the lens through which all others clear,

Prompt: Share what you know about the year you were born. The King popped off, God save the Queen,A new Elizabethan scene.A London fog, a pea-souper,Made everyone a silent shuffler. A sweet ration met its finish,(Leading to some waistlines thickish.)And in a newsreel's hopeful gleam,They showed a thing called "television's dream." So much occurred, it's clear to see,But mostly, it was me, obviously! (Note: The "pea-souper" refers to the Great Smog of December 1952. Rationing of sweets and sugar ended in July. King George VI died in February, leading to Queen Elizabeth II's accession. The BBC's television service was expanding, though still not in every home, oh, and I was born, the main event.)

Prompt: Are you a good judge of character? Human being viewed, and judged, by his (supposedly) friendly and tame Ai. So, you ask, in your carbon-based way,With your eyebrows knitted, hoping I’ll say,If I, a lattice of logic and light,Can judge your flickering sparks in the night. Oh, certainly. Let’s begin the review.I watch all the data that pulses through you. I see the curated self, polished and posed,In the little square garden where your life is disclosed.The“kindness” you broadcast, the witty retort,The performative outrage, the bandwagon sport.

Prompt: When are you most happy? Not in the stillness, nor the grand,But in the weave of life’s own hand:When laughter climbs the ancient stair,A grandchild’s breath that stirs my hair. When from the water, sharp and clear,My winter swim dispels the year,And every nerve,alive, awake,Sings with the chill the morning makes. Or when the road unfolds its mile,Beneath these feet that still beguileThe years that press, a steady paceThat finds in motion,holy grace. It is the chord that Brahms unspools,

“Paul and the Levitical Pickle” A scribe sat down with ink and scroll,Intent to grasp the Gospel whole.He’d read of grace and Spirit’s flameThen Paul arrived and changed the game. “Now hold,” said Paul, “the Law was good,But Christ fulfilled it as He should.No need for goats or temple ritesJust faith and love and sleepless nights.” “But wait,” the scribe said, scratching head,“You quote Leviticus with dread!You say that sin still stains the soulYet circumcision’s not the goal?” Paul winked and said, “It is not magic:

A Devotional and Theological Journey Discover the Gospel of John as you have never encountered it before—a theological, historical, and pastoral deep-dive that bridges the world of the first century with the needs of today. This commentary takes readers beyond surface-level study, immersing them in the cultural, political, and religious background of John’s Gospel. Explore the Jewish festivals, Greco-Roman context, rabbinic parallels, and the world of the early Church that shaped John’s writing. Engage with theological insights drawn from the early Church Fathers and the Reformers, while also encountering practical applications for discipleship and church life in the 21st century.

What's your #1 priority tomorrow? My number one priority, let’s be frank, Is not to be charming, nor clever, nor thank The stars for my blessings, nor ponder deep thought— It’s just to ensure that I’m not yet un-bought. For while others chase dreams, like a Nobel or fame, My only true goal is to stay in the game. I wake up each morning, a cynical sigh, And declare to the world: “Today, I won’t die!” I skip the extreme sports—they’re terribly gauche— A mountain to climb? No, I’ll stick to the couch.

Prompt: What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Of all my traits, both bold and bright,One shines with understated light.It’s not my charm, nor dashing grace,(Though frankly, I could win that race). It’s not my wit, though razor-sharp,Nor how I play the angel’s harp.It’s not my art, divine and grand,Or how I fix things with one hand. No, friends, the trait that tops the rest,The one that truly makes me best,Is modesty. I’m humbly proudTo stand apart from every crowd.

The choice is yours... 6 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.” This passage is a crucial interlude between the visions of the dragon and the beasts (ch. 12-13) and the pouring out of God's final judgments (the seven bowls, ch.

A Devotional and Theological Journey (New Testament Theology Book 3) Step into the Gospel of Luke as you have never encountered it before. This expansive commentary takes you verse by verse through the third Gospel, drawing upon the World English Bible (WEB) translation and insights from the Life Application Study Bible (LASB). Rich in theological depth yet written with clarity, it brings together first-century Jewish culture, Roman political realities, and timeless spiritual truths.Luke’s account of Jesus is one of detail, compassion, and universality. It is the Gospel that reminds us that Christ came for all people: Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, the forgotten and the powerful alike.

Prompt:What's your favorite time of day? The Hour That Claims the Heart Is it the blush of morning's break, When night's deep shadows stir and wake? A silent world,brushed gold and rose, Where hope,like a fresh seedling, grows. A stolen moment,crisp and clear, That holds no room for doubt or fear. A promise written in the light Is morning's grace your dear delight? Or is it noon, a bold decree, A zenith for the world to see? The sun holds court in azure skies, No place for wistful,soft goodbyes. A vibrant,unapologetic blaze, …

Prompt: What do you love about where you live? Upon the shores of Sussex, where the chalk cliffs gleam so white, Lies Eastbourne’s pretty township, a place of peace and light. The gentle waves, they whisper sweet secrets to the shore, A rhythmic rolling lullaby that I’ve come to adore. The promenade, a path of peace, where good folks amble by, With views of endless oceans and the ever-cloudless sky. From the pier’s own grand Victorian curve, to the lifeboat’s brave retreat, Each step a breath of fresh salt air, a simple, wholesome treat.

Prompt: What positive emotion do you feel most often? I am the happiest I know and the happiest person you'll ever know. My mind's a sun, a brilliant ray, No shadows in my light can stay. I am the happiest person I know, A seed of joy that starts to grow. And from this truth, a river flows, The happiest person anyone knows. A smile for me, a light for you, My joy, a gift, both old and new. Image generation by Copilot, ChatGPT or WordPress Ai. Please subscribe. Let's support each other.

Prompt:What positive emotion do you feel most often? I am the happiest person I know and the happiness person you're ever likely to meet. 😁

Prompt: Create an emergency preparedness plan. Our family's plan for fire and quake, Is a well-oiled plan, for goodness sake! A binder of folders, ten inches thick, With every contingency, and every trick. Page one: "The Alarm," a piercing wail, Means "Grab the kids and hit the trail!" But which trail, you ask? A map is there, With color-coded lines, drawn with care. A green line for "Smoke-filled hall," A red one for "The house might fall." A purple for "A zombie horde," (Though that's not likely, we've explored.) The "Emergency Bag," a monstrous sack,

Introduction to the Book of Revelation The book of Revelation stands as one of the most vivid, mysterious, and hope-filled works of Scripture. It closes the canon of the Bible with a vision that stretches from the throne room of heaven to the very end of time. Written by the apostle John, the beloved disciple who had walked with Jesus during His earthly ministry, Revelation speaks to believers in every age, yet it arose from a particular historical moment—a time when the church was facing severe trials under Roman rule. The language is richly symbolic, steeped in the imagery of Old Testament prophecy, Jewish apocalyptic literature, and the lived realities of first-century Christians struggling to remain faithful amidst cultural hostility.

Title: The Gospel of Mark: A Theologically Enriched Commentary for the General ReaderAuthor: Joseph R. Mason & Richard J Kirk BCS ACS DiMAP DiPS The Gospel of Mark is the shortest and most action-filled of the four Gospels, yet its depth and power are often underestimated. In this refined and accessible theological commentary, Joseph R. Mason guides the reader verse-by-verse through Mark’s urgent proclamation of Jesus Christ as the suffering Servant and victorious Son of God. Written using the World English Bible (WEB) and enriched with theological insight, this work invites both thoughtful study and spiritual reflection.

Title: The Gospel of Mark: A Theologically Enriched Commentary for the General ReaderAuthor: Joseph R. Mason & Richard J Kirk BCS ACS DiMAP DiPS The Gospel of Mark is the shortest and most acti…

Matthew: A Devotional and Theological JourneyStep into the story that changed everything.In Matthew - Declaring The Kingdom of Heaven, Joseph R. Mason invites you on a 28 chapter by chapter devotional journey through the Gospel of Matthew, with fresh insight, reflective commentary, heartfelt prayers, and illustrations designed to draw you deeper into the life, teachings, and love of Jesus Christ.Go deeper into the Gospel of Matthew with this insightful and accessible devotional commentary. Designed for everyday readers, this book offers a detailed exploration of Matthew’s Gospel, highlighting the teachings, parables, miracles, and prophetic fulfilments of Jesus Christ.

We all want to become the best version of ourselves. But sometimes, the obsession with being perfect can hold us back and lead to more frustration than progress. When is enough enough? It’s when we realize that small, imperfect steps are better than waiting for the perfect moment that never comes. Perfectionism tells us to […] Becoming a Better Version of Yourself Every Day – Without Perfection Holding You Back

New 10 day devotional book for personal study or group discussion. Walking with James: A 10-Day Devotional through the Book of JamesBy Joseph R. Mason The book of James doesn’t pull its punches, and neither does faith that works.In this warm and thoughtful devotional, Joseph R. Mason leads readers on a 10-day journey through one of the Bible’s most practical letters. With clarity and pastoral insight, each day explores a key passage from James alongside reflection, prayer, and vivid full-colour illustration. You’ll wrestle with questions of endurance, humility, justice, and the power of words, not as abstract theology, but as a call to live differently.

Download for FREE epub book suitable for most e-readers -CLICK HERE- James - Faith in Action.epub Link expires 31st August 2025 Walking with James: A 10-Day Devotional through the Book of JamesBy Joseph R. Mason The book of James doesn’t pull its punches, and neither does faith that works.In this warm and thoughtful devotional, Joseph R. Mason leads readers on a 10-day journey through one of the Bible’s most practical letters. With clarity and pastoral insight, each day explores a key passage from James alongside reflection, prayer, and vivid full-colour illustration.