31st December 2016
Two Words Concerning Time “The time has now come, God’s reign is near; repent and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:15 (NLT) The ancient Greeks had two words for time: Chronos and Kairos. The...
30th December 2016
Strong to the End “He will keep you strong to the end” 1 Corinthians 1:8 (NLT) When I was growing up my family would sing songs on New Year’s Eve. Often they were nostalgic songs about...
29th December 2016
Head-Hunted “By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8 (NKJV) If you are employed, how did you get your job? Most people see an...
28th December 2016
The Power of Sins Forgiven “But that you may know that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins.” Matthew 9:6 (NKJV) Here Jesus explains why, to heal a paralytic man, he said, “Son be...
26th December 2016
Defenders of the Faith “I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.” Jude 3 (NIV) Recently, I was looking at one of the...
25th December 2016
Oh Holy Night “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour...
24th December 2016
SVD “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 with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) Too many...
23rd December 2016
For All People “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people’” Luke 2:10 (NKJV) Non-Christians may think...
22nd December 2016
The First Child “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her...
21st December 2016
‘Oh, Come, Let Us Adore Him…’ “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who...
20th December 2016
A Christmas Exchange “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a...
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...
13th December 2016
Let Your Light Shine “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden..” Matthew 5:14 (NKJV) In order to produce light and power there must be an energy force. In...
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...
11th December 2016
Three Spiritual ‘R’s “It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.” 1 Corinthians 1:30 (NKJV)...
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...
9th December 2016
Accessing The Bible Daily “Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day...
8th December 2016
The Other EU “…that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” John 17:21 (ESV) Friday...
7th December 2016
At The Name Of Jesus “Then Peter said, ‘Only Jesus can save people from the result of all the wrong things they have done. There has never been another person in the world that could do this. God...
6th December 2016
The Wisdom Question? “For the Lord grants wisdom! His every word is a treasure of knowledge and understanding. He grants good sense to the godly—his saints. He is their shield, protecting them...
5th December 2016
What’s in a Name? “David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the Name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel,...
4th December 2016
The Pursuit Of Happiness “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” 1 Timothy 6:6 (NKJV) Americans are...
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...
2nd December 2016
Greetings “The report they sent him read as follows: To King Darius: Cordial greetings.” Ezra 5:7 (NIVUK) Greetings! The custom of sending greetings at the beginning of correspondence goes...
1st December 2016
‘Good Luck’! “What will I, the Lord, do if any of you reject me and my holy mountain? What will happen to you for offering food and wine to the gods you call ‘Good Luck’ & ‘Fate’?”...
30th November 2016
Light of the World “This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and are passing on to you: God is light, pure light; there’s not a trace of darkness in him.” 1 John 1:5 (MSG) Some...
29th November 2016
‘Our Father’ “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9 (NKJV) Have you seen the film Ben Hur? The story is about a Jewish prince, Ben Hur, who was taken into...
28th November 2016
Be Thankful “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) Have you ever experienced a series of circumstances where nothing...
27th November 2016
Giving Thanks “….give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV UK) While travelling through Dana Point, California, I stopped...
26th November 2016
For Your Eyes Only “But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’” 1 Corinthians 2:9...
25th November 2016
When We’re Exhausted, Jesus is There “A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus…” John 6:18-19 (NIVUK) The...
24th November 2016
Thanksgiving “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1 (NIV) Every year Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s not something we do in the UK, however...
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...
22nd November 2016
Passport Photos “Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created...
21st November 2016
The Master Potter! “But now, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our Potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 (NKJV) You are special to God! Because His...