19th December 2016
Rules of Engagement “For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 11:2 (KJV) Until...
18th December 2016
O Little Town of Bethlehem “But the angel said to them [shepherds], ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born...
17th December 2016
Grace and Truth “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 (NIVUK) There was grace and truth in the Old Testament and the old covenant. The law...
16th December 2016
The Good News About Jesus “God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures. The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s...
15th December 2016
Conceived by the Holy Spirit “The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of...
14th December 2017
You Are Not Going To Believe This “You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.” Luke 1:31 (NIV) How did she tell him? Where did she find the courage? Did she choose...
12th December 2016
Don’t Throw The Baby Out With The Bathwater! “But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I...
10th December 2016
Love Breaks In “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.” Lamentations 3:22 (NIV) Christmas is coming so I thought I’d write about a passage from...
3rd December 2016
Xmas is Christ taken out! “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.” Hebrews 3:1...
30th December 2015
Following the Star “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” Revelation 22:16 (NIV) ‘You...
28th December 2015
Why Celebrate Christmas? Part Four “Then Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I do not know a man?’ And the angel answered and said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and...
26th December 2015
Listen to This Baby “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.” Deuteronomy 18:15 (NIV) This seems to be a...
25th December 2015
Today is a Time to Give “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty may become rich.” 2...
24th December 2015
The Reason for the Season—Jesus “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given…” Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) Christmas is a wonderful time in the Christian calendar. It’s a joyful celebration of...
23rd December 2015
What on Earth is Going On? “Do not be afraid…” Luke 2:10 (NKJV) It was a chilly night, the sheep were settled, the shepherds sat drowsily huddled together to keep warm. Without warning...
22nd December 2015
WHY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS? Part Three “Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and...
21st December 2015
Gifts From God “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,...
20th December 2015
Santa Clause is Coming to Town “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no-one can boast.” Ephesians...
17th December 2015
Let’s Not Keep the Good News to Ourselves “Then they said to each other, ‘What we’re doing is not right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves. If we wait until...
16th December 2015
Glory to God in the Highest! “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God…” Luke 2:13 Christmas is often criticised as being a time of being...
15th December 2015
Why Celebrate Christmas? Part Two “But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for...
14th December 2015
The Wise Men and the Shepherds “But even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart. Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. …But we all… are...
13 December 2015
The Third Man “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat...
9th December 2015
WHY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS? Part One “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of...
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...
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...
27th December 2014
The Gift of God “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (AKJV) Never...
26th December 2014
Strangers “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household” Ephesians 2:19 (NIV UK) How many strangers were...
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...
24th December 2014
Silent Night “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour...
23rd December 2014
The Shepherds at Jesus’ Birth “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the...
22nd December 2014
A Christmas Carol “When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told...
20th December 2014
Christmas Gift Suggestions “…And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20.35 (NKJV) At this time of the year as people...
19th December 2014
The Child “…a little child shall lead them…” Isaiah 11:6 (NIVUK) The grief of the parents, families and friends of the children massacred by gunmen in Peshawar on the 16th December is...
16th December 2014
Joseph, The Hero “But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is...
15th December 2014
How Do You View Christmas? “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).” Matthew 1:23 (NIVUK) How you see Christmas depends...
14th December 2014
Advent Love “[God’s] divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness, through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3 (NIV UK) When...
13th December 2014
Christmas and Children “…went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to…Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David…to be registered with Mary,...
12th December 2014
The Journey “I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a sceptre will rise out of Israel.” Numbers 24:17 “We saw his star when it rose and have come to...
9th December 2014
Immanuel—God With Us! “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to...