Great love

'the LORD is a kind and merciful God. He is slow to become angry. He is full of great love.'
Exodus 34:6

Deny

'you will deny me three times' Matthew 26:75

I have let God down far more than three times.

Miserable

'weaker and more miserable' Psalm 32:3

Drama in the park today. I heard cawing and a very loud strange noise as I approached, only to find a very distressed tiny kitten being bothered by crows. As I couldn't see its mum, I went back a while later to find instead of the kitten a much larger older cat, with the same colourings, in exactly the same spot.

I hope they found each other.

Deception

'Detest every kind of deception' Proverbs 8:7

Right wing lie: Multicultural education is total bull.

Left wing lie: All paths are equally valid.

Oppose

'I will oppose those who oppose you' Exodus 23:22

The Patriots lose to the Giants in the Superbowl.. again. Can you believe it?!

Failed

'suppose the ox had a reputation for goring, and the owner had been informed but failed to keep it under control. If the ox then kills someone, it must be stoned and the owner must also be put to death.' Exodus 21:29

I don't want TEPCO executives shot. But why are they being treated with kid gloves?

Cloud

'dense cloud' Exodus 19:16

A scientist will tell you a cloud is just water vapour, but this is reductive. Clouds are symbols of God's presence.

There is a very old book of mysticism called the 'Cloud of Unknowing'. It starts: 'God, unto who all hearts be open...'

We cannot see God. But He sees us. Very clearly.

Humbled

'those who exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will be exalted' Matthew 23:12

It's not everyday you are invited to audition for a rock band! But ultimately it seems I'm more of a soul man.

water

'the water was too bitter to drink' Exodus 15:23