16th May 2017
Many Things To Say – Part 2 New Covenant Forgiveness “…For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins…” Matthew 26:28 (NKJV) We saw in a...
15th May 2017
You Were Made For Me “…each member belongs to all the others.” Romans 12:5 (NIV) In every congregation I’ve been a member of, numbering thirty-one to date, it’s always been a mix of vastly...
14th May 2017
The Little Church That Stood “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 (NIV...
13th May 2017
Political Correctness “Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10 (NIV) Society in the 21st century is acutely cognizant of political awareness....
12th May 2017
An Ideal Leader “‘Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him near and he will come close to me – for who is he who will devote himself to...
11th May 2017
Pray Without Ceasing! “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’” Luke...
10th May 2017
Love Your Neighbour “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15 : 12 (NKJV) Recently in studying the topic of love I was inspired to put my conclusions in...
9th May 2017
Many Things to Say “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.” John 16:12 (ESVUK) On the eve of his death Jesus had a long discourse with his disciples. It would be...
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...
7th May 2017
Wooden Nickels “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—which is really no gospel at...
6th May 2017
No Other Gospel “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel – which is really no gospel at all. Evidently...
5th May 2017
Praising The Lord “…the people all stood up. Ezra praised the Lord, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, ‘Amen! Amen!’ Then they bowed down and worshipped the...
4th May 2017
Near the Heart of God “…God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness…’” Genesis 1:26 (NIV) When my dad was alive he was an avid gardener. He couldn’t wait for winter...
3rd May 2017
The Reciprocal Gaze “…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) Too many years ago, I was a student nursery nurse attending child psychology classes...
2nd May 2017
Feeling Worthless? “Dear Friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is...
1st May 2017
Faith is Foremost “When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralysed man, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.’” Mark 2:5 (NIV) It must have caused some concern. Here was Jesus talking to a...
30th April 2017
We Don’t Have To Make It On Our Own “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” 1 John 3:1 (ESV) A few years ago, U2 made a...
29th April 2017
Blessing in Action “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;...
27th April 2017
The Pale Blue Dot “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You are mindful of him…” Psalm 8:3-4 (NKJV)...
26th April 2017
Mosquitoes “But ask the animals what they think—let them teach you; let the birds tell you what’s going on. Put your ear to the earth—learn the basics. Listen—the fish in the ocean will tell...
25th April 2017
A Pearl of Great Value “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” Matthew...
24th April 2017
Suffering Patiently “For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake…” 2 Corinthians 4:11 (NIV) I’ve often wondered why God allows church members to reach the point...
23rd April 2017
Love Is Not God “Dear friend, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love....
22nd April 2017
“Listen…I Have Chosen You!” “Do not be afraid—I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 (GNT) I’m sure that every one of us at one time or another has...
21st April 2017
Counsellors “Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counsellor, a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hakmoni took care of the king’s sons. Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor. Hushai the...
20th April 2017
Dust Unto Dust “In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” Genesis 3:19 (NKJV) As I...
19th April 2017
Offenses Will Come “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone…but love your neighbour as yourself.” Leviticus 19:18 (NIV UK) Recently, someone told me a story about a couple who...
18th April 2017
Lot (and God) Offered a Lot “See now, I have two daughters who have not known a man; please, let me bring them out to you, and you may do to them as you wish; only do nothing to these men, since...
17th April 2017
Resurrection Hope “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day...
16th April 2017
The Rest of the Story “…‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: “The Son of Man must...
15th April 2017
Easter Funny “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day...
14th April 2017
Refuge in God “In you, Lord, I have taken refuge…Into your hands I commit my spirit;” Psalm 31:1, 5 (NIV) In Luke 23:46 the scriptures record that “Jesus called out with a loud voice,...
13th April 2017
Gardens And Deserts “Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid.” John 19:41 (NKJV) Many of the defining moments of...
12th April 2017
Mindful Repentance “Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance…For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the...
11th April 2017
The Gift Of Salvation “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NKJV) Can we appreciate the indescribable gifts of God? Other translations render this the ‘unspeakable...
10th April 2017
Bread of Heaven “…Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. Then a great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he performed on those who were...
9th April 2017
Blow Ye Trumpet, Blow! “Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants [lit: slaves] of God.” 1 Peter 2:16 (NIV UK) A cold wind blew through a gathering...
8th April 2017
This is the Gospel “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) If you were in conversation with someone who...
7th April 2017
Grace, Not Works “Then they are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the lambs.” Exodus 12:7 (NIV) Exodus 12 describes the...
6th April 2017
Christ, Our Passover “For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.” 1 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV) Let us not pass-over, or by pass, the great event that took place in Egypt nearly 4000 years...