12th March 2015
Our Future Inheritance As God’s Children Final part of a Series “Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known.” I John 3:2 (NIV) In this...
10th March 2015
The Election in a Word “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful...
8th March 2015
Emotional Terrorism “Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. They were stoned; they were saw[n] in two; they were put to death by the sword. … the world...
6th March 2015
Where Jesus Grew Up “But when he (Joseph) heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod…he withdrew to the district of Galilee. And he went and lived in a city called...
2nd March 2015
The Persecuted Church “Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” Hebrews 13:3 (NIV) As...
1st March 2015
Syrian Jesus “Then Jesus went with his disciples to…Gethsemane, and he said to them, “…My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Matthew...
27th February 2015
The Covenant of Peace “I will make a covenant of peace with them. It shall be an everlasting covenant with them.” Ezekiel 37:26 (ESV) How good is our word? The news headlines are full of talk...
26th February 2015
God the God of Discipline Seventh part of a Series “My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son...
25th February 2015
The Starfish “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2...
24th February 2015
A Rich Welcome Into The Eternal Kingdom “And you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:11 (NIVUK) Would you like to receive a rich...
23rd February 2015
Let’s See—Now! “But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears because they hear.” Matthew 13:16 (NLT) As a young marine recruit aged 17 and a half in the early 50s I remember...
22nd February 2015
Family Heirlooms “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless...
20th February 2015
The Persecutors and the Persecuted “But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.” Acts 8:3 (ESV) The news about...
16th February 2015
Statins and Salvation “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your...
15th February 2015
Valentine’s Day “[Jesus:] A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 (NIV) This week, many around the world will celebrate...
14th February 2015
Love Actually “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees...
12th February 2015
God Our Protector Fifth part of a Series “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV) Parents provide protection for their...
11th February 2015
Tapestry “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;” Ephesians 4:11 (KJV) Tapestries are made up of threads which are different...
9th February 2015
Come on Everybody—Sing! “Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King!” Psalm 149:2 (NKJV) I was surprised and delighted to be serenaded by two young girls at the bus stop this morning. They...
8th February 2015
Giving It All Away “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world....
7th February 2015
On Wings Of Faith “Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are the people who have not seen and yet have believed.’” John 20:29 (NET) Watching an Airbus A380,...
1st February 2015
What Would God Not Do? “…because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do...
31st January 2015
The Wrong Perfume! “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who...
30th January 2015
Walking Away “After this he went out and saw a man named Levi at his work collecting taxes. Jesus said, ‘Come along with me.’ And he did—walked away from everything and went with him. Levi...
26th January 2015
The Lifter of My Head “But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” Psalm 3:3 (NIV) I have a black Labrador. She’s about twelve years old, but thinks...
25th January 2015
Christian Service “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. All men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” John...
23rd January 2015
Tired of Caring? “So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get...
19th January 2015
Depend On Jesus “But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah...
18th January 2015
Lose The Trinity And What Have You Left? “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 UK) Noted...
16th January 2015
Special Treatment “Caraway is not threshed with a sledge, nor is the wheel of a cart rolled over cumin; caraway is beaten out with a rod, and cumin with a stick. Grain must be ground to make...
15th January 2015
Children of God First part of a Series “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – children born not of natural descent or a...
13th January 2015
No Broken Reeds “He won’t break a bruised reed. He won’t quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory.” Matthew 12:20 (World English Bible) Jesus is our great example of the...
12th January 2015
But… “They gave Moses this account: ‘We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. But the people who live there are powerful, and the...
11th January 2015
Speaking of Truth “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the...
10th January 2015
Fear Not I Will Help You “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 (NKJV) The...
8th January 2015
Moving On… “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first.” Revelation 2:19 (NKJV UK) The people across the road moved...
5th January 2015
Mary, the Mother of Jesus “The angel said to her, ‘Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and give birth to a son, and will call his...
4th January 2015
What Good Shall I Do This Day? “Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, ‘Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?’” Matthew 19:16 (NIV UK) As a young man, Ben Franklin...
3rd January 2015
Veni, Vidi, Vici “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of...
2nd January 2015
The Light for 2015 “…the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God…” 2 Corinthians 4:4 (NIVUK) How should we find a way through another year? Jesus and his gospel...