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Yesterday I received a message from a very reliable source (I’ve known this person for years) and it really did ‘blow me away’. I know God inspired me to write ‘Father God I wonder’ but I never dreamt He would still be using it in such amazing ways…over 40 years after I wrote it! Here’s the post. Hi Ish. I just wanted to drop you a little message as we were visiting a relatives church this morning and they had a couple visiting from Iran on behalf of Open Doors. They shared about the incredible things that God is doing in Iran at the moment, but the guy also led…

For any interested. Please do take a look by clicking link below Song details Written by Ishmael (Ian Smale) and copyright by Song Solutions Daybreak.If used publicly please add to your churches list CCLI ID# 7285871 TRUST IN THE LORD DON’T RELY ON THINGS THAT YOU’VE LEARNED The words and chords of this song and 100’s of other Ish songs can be found on my Ishmaels Songs YouTube channel (link below). Why not subscribe. It’s free.https://www.youtube.com/@ishmaelssongs7693 Ish visits. Ish is still available to visit your church for Praise Parties, All Age Sunday Celebrations a very personal ‘When the road is rough and steep’ testimony concert and maybe a more sit…

I’ve just been invited to lead a family service where they are celebrating their 1st anniversary. The one thing they have requested is plenty of interactive songs…I think I can manage that don’t you? From 9.30 t0 10am there is a bouncy castle, pastries and coffee and I will add my little contribution from 10-11:00am This is an offshoot of 8 traditional parish churches to interact with the communities around them in a very informal way, and we will be meeting in a Guide Hut. Just the sort of invite I find exciting, do come and join in the fun if you live within driving distance. Date. Sunday September 20th…

Does Grace mean we can carry on sinning? No No No No No! Let God speak and we will listen For any interested. Please do take a look by clicking link below Song details Written by Ishmael (Ian Smale) and copyright by Song Solutions Daybreak.If used publicly please add to your churches list CCLI ID#7286445 IF WE ARE FREE FROM RULES CAN WE CONTINUE TO SIN The words and chords of this song and 100’s of other Ish songs can be found on my Ishmaels Songs YouTube channel (link below). Why not subscribe. It’s free.https://www.youtube.com/@ishmaelssongs7693 Ish visits. Ish is still available to visit your church for Praise Parties, All Age…