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Most of us do not wake up expecting miracles. We do not expect seas to part or storms to fall silent at a word. For many of us, life feels ordinary, steady, sometimes heavy, often routine. So when we read about “signs and wonders” in the Bible, they can feel far away, almost like they belong to a different world. And yet, quietly, many of us still find ourselves asking: “God, are you still at work like that today.” There is a story often told about John Wimber, the founder of the Vineyard movement. He had been encouraging people to pray for healing, to step out and simply do what we see Jesus doing. At one gathering, someone came forward for prayer. Wimber prayed. And nothing seemed to happen. Afterwards, someone asked him, “Why.” He did not try to explain it or tidy it up. He simply acknowledged, with honesty and humility, that he did not know, and that God did. And then he carried on and prayed for the next person. That, in many ways, captures something important. We are called to pr...

A Heart That Acquires, An Ear That Seeks (Proverbs 18:15) The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. Proverbs 18:15 presents learning as an intentional pursuit. The discerning heart does not wait passively; it acquires knowledge. The wise do not assume they already know enough; they seek and listen. Learning, then, is not merely an activity of the mind, but a posture of humility, openness, and readiness to be shaped. Learning as Worship: Loving God With the Mind In Christ, learning becomes an expression of worship. To love God with our minds is not limited to formal academic study or careful thinking, though these have their place. It also includes mentoring, lived experience, practice, reflection, and shared life together. Learning, in this sense, is open to everyone and not restricted by age, background, or perceived ability, nor confined to a single season of life. My own relationship with learning has grown over time. Firstly as a stu...