7th January 2018
Give Thanks “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 (NIV UK) At the end of November, Americans...
8th May 2017
The Happiest People On Earth “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10...
4th January 2017
Momentous Times “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind…The Word became flesh and made...
23rd November 2016
The Lord Delays His Coming “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, ‘Where is this “coming” he...
20th June 2016
Conquering the Abyss “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8 (NIV) I remember some time ago watching an interview on television...
16th June 2016
Now I See You Great God (Part 2) “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked to us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24: 32 (NIV) As we saw in Part 1, this man Job’s...
29th October 2015
A Giant Leap “The sun of righteousness will dawn on those who honour my name, healing radiating from its wings. You will be bursting with energy, like colts frisky and frolicking.” Malachi 4:2...
5th October 2015
Over the Moon “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,...
4th October 2015
Christians Should Never Retire “Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Isaiah...
27th September 2015
Jesus, the Fulfilled Covenant “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 (NIV UK) One of the most enduring arguments among...
22nd September 2015
Our Spiritual Battle “For we are not unaware of his [Satan’s] schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 (NIV) When a football team in the Premier League is getting ready to face another team they will...
11th July 2015
Do Something! “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 (NKJV) I began this piece without a thought in my head as to its direction or...
22nd June 2015
Be a Blessing to Others “I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.” Genesis 12:2 (NLT) I think it’s true to say that all...
19th June 2015
Our Father “…one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4:6 (NIV UK) Fatherhood has been in the news this week: from the images of fathers distraught that...
4th May 2015
Should Christians Vote? “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord...
26th April 2015
Peace Through Suffering “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet without sin. Let...
13th February 2015
Speaking Up For The Cross “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Galatians 6:14 (NIVUK) Does...
24th January 2015
Blessed Are The Persecuted “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in...
25th December 2014
A Way in a Manger “And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:7 (NIV UK) The...
30th November 2014
Advent Hope “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12 (NIV...
10th November 2014
Wars And Rumours Of Wars “And you will hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise...
9th November 2014
Peace Through Suffering “Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin.” 1 Peter 4:1 (NIV...
29th September 2014
Is Death The End? “And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to...
19th September 2014
The Jewels in the Crown “They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown.” Zechariah 9:16 (NIV UK) If you were to visit the Tower of London, security might usher you past the Crown Jewels...
18th August 2014
God—Friend or Foe? “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first...
21st July 2014
Graduation Day “…the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world – just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s...
18th July 2014
The Unbroken Presence “always” Matthew 28:20 (NIV UK) Scripture re-assures us that Jesus is always there, with us and in us. For many Christians this idea is accepted but perhaps not understood...
10th July 2014
A Word About Mercy “For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.” Psalm 86:5 (NKJV) The Hebrew word translated “mercy” has four...
14th June 2014
Early Warning “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns....
13th June 2014
Sue-Happy Nation “…lawsuits spring up like poisonous weeds in a ploughed field” Hosea 10:4 (NIV UK) Hosea describes a society not dissimilar to ours. He explains that everything is about...
27th April 2014
Total Forgiveness “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in...
9th February 2014
Love By Any Other Name “‘You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be...
24th January 2014
A Body Of Believers “Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually…” 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NKJV) In the news this week there have been a number of sightings of murmurations. I...
22nd January 2014
Never Alone “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions [margin: Literally ‘dwellings’]; if it were not so, I would have...
5th December 2013
The Gift of Hope “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) As...
25th November 2013
The—“To Be Excused List!” “Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you: A prophet to the nations—that’s what I had in...
22nd November 2013
Amaze The Crowds “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28 (NIV UK) There has been...
30th September 2013
A Gift of God “I shall not call you servants any longer, for a servant does not share his master’s confidence. No, I call you friends, now, because I have told you everything that I have heard...
22nd September 2013
The Fulcrum of History “…The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” Revelation 11:15 (NIV UK) I enjoy TV sports, but...
21 September 2013
Seeing Him Who is Invisible! “It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt. He was not afraid of the king. Moses kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.”...