13th March 2015
The Happy Servant “Now that you know this truth, how happy you will be if you put it into practice!” John 13:17 (GNB) When you feel bad about your situation, do you decide to go shopping or to...
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...
11th March 2015
Never Give Up! “Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.” 1Timothy 6:12 (NLT)...
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...
9th March 2015
Satan Defeated “So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”...
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...
7th March 2015
Doubt “‘You have so little faith,’ Jesus said. ‘Why did you doubt me?’” Matthew 14:31 (NLT) I’m going to blow my own trumpet and say that I’m good at spelling, so it annoys me...
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...
5th March 2015
God the Giver of Attention Eighth part of a Series “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all...
4th March 2015
For Such a Time as This! “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 (NIV) Every year on the fourteenth day of the Hebrew month Adar (This...
3rd March 2015
Animal Magic “O LORD, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures. Here is the ocean, vast and wide, teeming with life of every...
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...
21st February 2015
Healing—Beyond Our Control? Not Completely! “He took the punishment, and that made us whole. Through his bruises we get healed.” Isaiah 53:5 (MSG) The above scripture is often used to...
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...
19th February 2015
God The Giver of Good Gifts Sixth part of a Series “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to...
18th February 2015
Receipts “And they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe...
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...
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...
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...
10th February 2015
Our Electronic God “And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be...
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,...
6th February 2015
The Refugees “The women of Moab are left like homeless birds at the shallow crossings of the Arnon River. ‘Help us,’ they cry. ‘Defend us against our enemies. Protect us from their...
5th February 2015
God Our Comforter Fourth part of a Series “Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted...
3rd February 2015
The Presentation: God’s revelation “There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work....
2nd February 2015
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple “‘I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the...
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...