6th January 2016
The Road to Hell “Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through...
5th January 2016
They Say Peace, Peace…But… “They have also healed the hurt of My people slightly, Saying, ‘Peace, Peace!’ When there is no Peace.” Jeremiah 6:14 (NKJV) Is there peace on this...
4th January 2016
God Goes Too! “But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” 1 Corinthians 6:17 (NKJV) Each morning we need to say to ourselves “Everywhere I go today, God goes in me.” Christian...
3rd January 2016
Into a New Year “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.” Isaiah 9:2 (ESV) Every July 4, Americans gather...
2nd January 2016
Time for Reflection “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Revelation 2:29 (ESV) Occasionally we all need to just take time out of our busy schedules to be with...
1st January 2016
A Year of Giving “Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your...
31st December 2015
Day by Day “Come close to God and He will come close to you.” James 4:8 (AMP) This afternoon, I just happened to read the lyrics of a song from the Musical “Godspell” called Day by Day! Here...
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...
29th December 2015
W.I.J.D. “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 (NIVUK) The acronym W.W.J.D. is well known...
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...
27th December 2015
No Room For Jesus “And [Mary] brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manager, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (NKJ) As...
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...
18th December 2015
Initiating Love “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10 (NIVUK) Does God begin to love us because we seek...
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...
12th December 2015
Shine Like Stars? “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine...
11th December 2015
The Holy Place “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) Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity is...
10th December 2015
Certain Hope “For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain:...
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...
8th December 2015
Always in His heart “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) ...
7th December 2015
Your Guardian Angel “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty…For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:1, 11...
6th December 2015
To the Glory of God “We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 1:12...
5th December 2015
The Ups And Downs of Having Cancer “Now I rejoice in the Lord greatly, because once again you have shown your concern for me. Of course, you were concerned for me but you did not have an opportunity...
4th December 2015
Don’t Build Up Debt “Don’t run up debts, except for the huge debt of love you owe each other.” Romans 13:8 (The Message) Last year, after the Christmas and New Year season, the news...
3rd December 2015
The Blue Jewel Called Earth “For everything there is a season, and a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NLT) In Genesis we read that God created the sun, moon and stars not...
2nd December 2015
Think On These Things The Ninth & last in a Series on Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things...
1st December 2015
From Religion To Reality “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) When we were born again, we were not ...
30th November 2015
Worry “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 (NIV) How often do we hear someone say, “There just...
29th November 2015
Give Thanks “…pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 (NIV UK) Thanksgiving is an annual holiday in the...
28th November 2015
Where is the Light? “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness comprehends it not.” John 1: 4-5 (NKJV) From November to February we...
27th November 2015
Thanks “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” Psalm 107:8 (NIVUK) This verse is repeated another three times in Psalm 107. It’s a...