20th June 2023
Listening to the Spirit of truth But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you...
19th June 2023
Our labour is not in vain This study is the eighth in a series of studies on the books of the New Testament (1 Corinthians – read in 31 minutes) Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong....
18th June 2023
Father’s Day For Christians, Fathers Day is not only a time to celebrate fathers and fatherhood, but also a reminder of our heavenly Father’s unconditional love for all his children. In his...
17th June 2023
Blame or growth Bad things are going to happen. All of us have to experience sad, difficult and even tragic events in our lives. Even though we know God is present, active, engaged and delivering, we...
16th June 2023
Heal the sick Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and...
15th June 2023
The conviction of things not seen “…Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 (ESV) At some point in Jesus’ ministry a centurion came to Jesus appealing to...
14th June 2023
A fishy story ‘Jesus…Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.’ Acts 4:11, 12 (NIVUK) Recently I was driving behind a...
13th June 2023
How language puts God in a box Language is subject to cultural influence, and if you’ve ever studied the origins of words, you know how culture and technology have changed our language. If we...
12th June 2023
The power of God for salvation This study is the seventh in a series of studies on the books of the New Testament (Romans – read in 39 minutes) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it...
11th June 2023
The investment of contentment They were known as the Roaring 20s in American history. It was a time of unprecedented prosperity. Unemployment rates were nearly non-existent, loan rates were...
10th June 2023
Follow me …Jesus…saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him… Matthew 9:9 (NIVUK) What is Christianity all about? Interestingly, when Jesus...
8th June 2023
The last enemy – death! The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. 1 Corinthians 15:26 (NKJV) … that through death, He [Jesus] might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the...
7th June 2023
Dictated? All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness… 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESVUK) Our Bible is a collection of...
6th June 2023
All things for good We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NRSV) As we start our day, it doesn’t take long for...
5th June 2023
What the Holy Spirit did This study is the sixth in a series of studies on the books of the New Testament (Acts – read in 1 hour 16 minutes) … “It is not for you to know times or seasons which...
4th June 2023
The wisdom of delight On this Trinity Sunday, we’re thinking about God’s triune nature and how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit exist in loving communion with one another. One aspect of this...
3rd June 2023
He’s active and engaged It’s easy to look around at all the terrible things happening in the world and say, well, if there is a God, he must be on vacation because he’s not doing...
2nd June 2023
1 + 1 + 1 = 1 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV) Paul, the writer of 2 Corinthians,...
1st June 2023
A Trinitarian creed May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIVUK) The Athanasian Creed is of uncertain...
31st May 2023
Is anything too difficult for the Lord? Then the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really have a child, now that I am old?’ Is anything too hard for the Lord?…”...
30th May 2023
More to say Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. John 13:23 (KJV) Have you, like me, read this and felt a twinge of jealousy? The disciple John was so close...
29th May 2023
“I Am” This study is the fifth in a series of studies on the books of the New Testament (John’s gospel – read in 56 minutes) And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His...
28th May 2023
Fulfilled promises My good friend and colleague, Heber Ticas promised to procure a rare bottle of tasty tequila for my wife Susan’s 60th birthday. He ran into a bit of a snag and gave me the bottle...
27th May 2023
Thirsty no more I keep some plants on my windowsill to take advantage of the light, especially in the winter when the days are short. One of them, a cyclamen, needs extra water. I sometimes forget to...
26th May 2023
Then Peter stood up Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to...
25th May 2023
Mission possible “…you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV) As I was growing up one of the TV programmes that I liked to...
24th May 2023
The light of understanding He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the...
23rd May 2023
Words of blessing “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: “‘“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be...
22nd May 2023
An orderly account This study is the fourth in a series of studies on the books of the New Testament (Luke’s gospel – read in 1 hour, 26 minutes) …many have taken in hand to set in order a...
21st May 2023
Ascension Forty days after Jesus rose from the dead, he ascended bodily into heaven. The Ascension is so important that all the major creeds of Christian faith affirm it. Christ’s bodily ascension...
20th May 2023
Our only hope I was in college when Star Wars first hit the theaters. Some of us were able to hitch a ride to a nearby city where we got to see it in all its cinematic glory. It was an historic...
19th May 2023
Suffering for being a Christian Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you...
18th May 2023
The circle of life When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they...
17th May 2023
Ascension But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After he said...
16th May 2023
Jesus, the scriptures, and resurrection Jesus replied, ‘You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in...
15th May 2023
The Son of Man must suffer many things… This study is the third in a series of studies on the books of the New Testament. (Mark’s gospel – read in 45 minutes 13 seconds) “For even the Son of...
14th May 2023
Words of encouragement The most iconic scene in several of the most successful movies is a scene that involves an inspiring speech. This usually features the protagonist addressing a group of people,...
13th May 2023
Not destined for obscurity When a celebrity dies, we usually hear all about their lives in the media. People post tributes and many sing their praises. Depending on the person, the buzz could go on...
12th May 2023
Another advocate “…and he will give you another advocate to help you…” John 14:16 (NIV) We have all heard the expression ‘Would you like another… ?’ You fill in the dots. Maybe...
11th May 2023
Pillar of the church He erected the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jakin and the one to the north Boaz. The capitals on top were in the shape of lilies. And...