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But first a bit of a ‘prologue’. When God first called me to minister to children, I was invited to many local Church retreats to ‘minister’ to the children. Sadly, it did not take me long to realise that I was not really being invited to minister, but my function was to oversee their children (toddlers to teens all in one group) and try and entertain them and keep them occupied for hours on end. This would enable the parents, who the retreat was definitely for, to spend many hours away from their children to enjoy adult teaching and worship…without being distracted. I soon became wise to this and noticed…

We live in a day when people need to receive our spiritual gifts as well as our financial gifts. Before you listen to the song, ask God to speak to you through these words from Scripture. For any interested. Please do take a look by clicking below I’m writing these simple Scripture songs as a resource. Please do use and teach them as both old and young can be helped and encouraged by singing and learning them. Written by Ishmael (Ian Smale) and copyright by Song Solutions Daybreak. If used publicly please add to your churches CCLI ID#  7253475FREELY YOU HAVE RECEIVED Please consider subscribing so you are kept informed…

Happy Easter! Christ is risen…He is risen indeed! Resurrection day is like the start of a new year for me with lots ahead to look forward to. Surprisingly, for an old chap like me, I’m still being invited to visit a few Churches who would like to watch and hear me sing and speak. Wow! Thank you. I’m also looking forward to my (at least) twice weekly hospital chaplaincy visits, hoping to bring needy people love, hope and on some Sunday’s communion. Like many, I’ve had many exciting times and yes, a few serious health scares in the past few years but apart from what I mentioned above, I really…

The Son loved His Father. The Father loved His Son. And both love you and me as much as they love each other. Wow Before you listen to the song, ask God to speak to you through these words from Scripture. For any interested. Please do take a look by clicking below I’m writing these simple Scripture songs as a resource. Please do use and teach them as both old and young can be helped and encouraged by singing and learning them. Written by Ishmael (Ian Smale) and copyright by Song Solutions Daybreak. If used publicly please add to your churches CCLI ID#  7253068  JESUS SAID TO HIS FATHER Please consider…

Palm Sunday, and I think this is an appropriate Old Testament Scripture song for this special day. Our King who rules forever. Before you listen to the song, ask God to speak to you through these words from Scripture. For any interested. Please do take a look.by clicking link below I’m writing these simple Scripture songs as a resource. Please do use and teach them as both old and young can be helped and encouraged by singing and learning them.Written by Ishmael (Ian Smale) and copyright by Song Solutions Daybreak. If used publicly please add to your churches CCLI ID# 7253938 YOU O LORD ARE THE SAME FOREVER Please consider…