2nd September 2024
Glory that lasts And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts! 2 Corinthians 3:11 (NIV) We all want things to last – that toaster, our marriage, our...
1st September 2024
James Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you...
31st August 2024
The who question Most of us who were born more than (ahem) a few years ago probably remember learning about the 5 Ws and the H. It was the first thing I heard about during a class on journalism. Who,...
30th August 2024
A balanced view of Christianity Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the...
29th August 2024
Passing away When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 (ESV) Today we are living in what can be described as a troubled world – a world where...
28th August 2024
Unbelieving prayer This is the 22nd in a series of studies on the subject of prayer …The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. James 5:16 (NRSVA) Do you believe things will happen when...
27th August 2024
In all things It’s inspiring to see God work his infinite power. For me, it’s also in the little things that I get to see God and experience him on a daily basis. I usually take time to...
26th August 2024
Be holy But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV) I agree that God is holy, divine, perfect in...
25th August 2024
The songs of home Did you have a trip your family took while you were growing up? Maybe to visit relatives across the country? Or maybe back to a parent’s hometown? Or that one resort or beach town...
24th August 2024
Jesus in Everything One of the shorter verses in the Bible is 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – ‘pray without ceasing.’ It sounds good, but can anyone do this? I try, but it’s not easy, especially...
23rd August 2024
Stand firm Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of...
22nd August 2024
Christian courage So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! Psalm 31:24 (NLT) Some people think that responses such as silence, meekness, and forgiveness are passive or weak....
21st August 2024
Jesus prayed for you and me This is the 21st in a series of studies on the subject of prayer ‘My prayer is not for [the disciples] alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their...
20th August 2024
Rolled away There was a barrier between the women and their goal to reach the Lord. They had faithfully kept the Sabbath, and they were dedicated in love. They now moved forward as they prepared to...
19th August 2024
God will strengthen This is the 26th study in a series of studies about shadows in scripture “Behold, I have made your face strong against their [the people of Israel] faces, and your forehead...
18th August 2024
The comfort and connection of bread During the early days of the pandemic, one surprising trend was the number of people who turned to bread making – to the point that yeast and flour were in...
17th August 2024
Walking on Water You’ve probably heard of the technique – or joke – of how to deal with the fear of public speaking. I’ve never tried it, probably because it didn’t seem...
16th August 2024
Be careful how you live Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but...
15th August 2024
Bless one another This is the 20th in a series of studies on the subject of prayer ‘The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the...
14th August 2024
In our mind’s eye Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us… Ephesians 3:20 (NIV) God has given us many gifts....
13th August 2024
He is able to save The shore was just littered with stones; no shells, just rock after rock smoothed by rubbing against each other and the sand. As the waves rolled over them and withdrew, they made a...
12th August 2024
God will raise This is the 25th study in a series of studies about shadows in scripture “ ‘…the city will be rebuilt on her ruins, and the palace will stand in its proper place. From them...
11th August 2024
Under the broom tree This is a broom tree. Solitary shrubs like this grew all over the desert in biblical times—rugged, resourceful plants that shot their roots deep into the unforgiving dry soil. ...
10th August 2024
Jesus, the living stone I have a couple of cactus plants on my windowsill. They are a very slow-growing variety called Lithops. They require very little water but thrive on lots of sunshine....
9th August 2024
How we can forgive Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NIVUK) Our God is a forgiving God; it is his nature to forgive,...
8th August 2024
Sacred dependence One night in January, my pregnant sister was rushed to the hospital when her water broke. After hours of labour, she was eventually given a Caesarian section, for it was taking too...
7th August 2024
Help This is the 19th in a series of studies on the subject of prayer ‘So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you...
6th August 2024
Already attained Only let us live up to what we already attained. Philippians 3:16 (NIV) Looking at this verse alone and out of context, you may think that to attain what Paul is talking about, you...
5th August 2024
Every spiritual blessing Every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm has already been lavished upon us as a love gift from our wonderful heavenly Father, the Father of our Lord Jesus—all because...
4th August 2024
Having only a natural relationship with a supernatural God Imagine the greatest chef of all time was cooking for you, and all you asked for was a bowl of cereal. Or that the most profound singer of...
3rd August 2024
He lives in us Jesus lives in us. Several Bible verses affirm this, in particular Galatians 2:20. But exactly what does this mean? We know it happens in and with the Holy Spirit, but we are human and...
2nd August 2024
The teacher in you So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up...
1st August 2024
What is prayer? This is the 18th in a series of studies on the subject of prayer ‘Lord, teach us to pray…’ Luke 11:1 (NIVUK) We have been looking at the topic of prayer for many weeks so it’s...
31st July 2024
Titanic The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) She was gigantic for her time, the pride of the British White Star Line. Built...
30th July 2024
The heavens declare The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. Psalm 19:12 (NIV)...
29th July 2024
God is salvation This is the 24th study in a series of studies about shadows in scripture …the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written:...
28th July 2024
King David’s foil Don Quixote had Sancho Panza. Sherlock had Watson. The hare had the tortoise. This literary convention called the ‘foil’ has been around since stories were told. The foil is...
27th July 2024
Rising to our level of incompetence In 1968, Canadian educational scholar and sociologist Dr. Laurence J. Peter came up with a theory called the Peter Principle. Someone can be well-qualified and...
26th July 2024
River Deep – Mountain High …how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ… Ephesians 3:18 (NIV) Anyone alive in the 1960s will surely have heard of the Ike & Tina Turner classic...
25th July 2024
Heaven is waiting This is the 17th in a series of studies on the subject of prayer So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Acts 12:5 (NIV) Billy Graham once...