Danger Zone

The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.

Jesus

Luke 17:20–21 (NKJV).

The Kingdom of God, of which Jesus is the herald, is hidden from the mortal eye. It is not what is commonly known as ‘the church’ and certainly not any movement, denomination or group within it. Nor is it a political ideology. It is neither centre, left or right within the political spectrum and offers its allegiance to none. It stands apart from both politics and religion and is unrecognised and indiscernible by both. But it will still exist long after all these have been forgotten. Continue Reading

It’s a heartbreaking as well as bizarre story. A man stands knocking outside the door of his own home. The door is firmly locked while his family believe him to be inside the house with them. Not only so but they have deluded themselves into thinking they are talking to him at the very moment his knocking starts outside. The truth is a collective madness has taken hold of them. I imagine someone, as the knocking continues, opening that door – but they do not recognise the well-known stranger standing before them. He is violently pushed away, despite his pleading and protestations. Continue Reading