john oconnor
encountering Jesus

encountering Jesus

Set five minutes twice a day for the next eight days. Anticipate these encounters with Jesus

at the table

at the table

Some of our best family laughs happened at the table and some of our biggest fights too

freedom

freedom

Such freedom is not achieved through human discipline but by knowing that we are loved

resolving

resolving

Are you resolved to be more united with the Lord Jesus

taking sides

taking sides

Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom my soul delights.

falling upward

falling upward

The name of Grandma’s china came to mind the moment I saw the set

real leadership

real leadership

seeking above all else not to lead but to follow THE leader wherever HE leads.

off to bed

off to bed

There is a God. It’s not you. Relax.

I am

I am

How wise of the divine not to give a simple name in answer to the “who are you” question

the fireside

the fireside

The heart of the home in years past was the hearth.

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happy lent

happy lent

Lent as a season of growth and an invitation to go deeper

pancake Tuesday

pancake Tuesday

a letting go of all that limits us and prevents us finding the happiness we seek.

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day

If I had to wait for the feeling I wouldn’t get around actually loving

culture & faith

culture & faith

Today we mark 186 years since the first signatures were put to the Treaty of Waitangi

thank you & please

thank you & please

Earlier this week I posted a video update outlining the FFF projects for the year