5th February 2016
The Transparency of God’s Grace “He looked this way and that, and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid him in the sand.” Exodus 2:12 (ESVUK) We live, supposedly, in an age of...
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...
2nd October 2015
Grace and Repentance “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication.” Zechariah 12:10 (NIVUK) Sometimes we get confused about...
6th September 2015
Glass Beach “‘Come now, let us reason together,’ says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, [they shall be as white]...
29th August 2015
Strange Questions “And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.” Romans 11:6 (NIVUK) At times, during his earthly ministry, Jesus seemed to ask...
22nd July 2015
Completing The Circuit Of Forgiveness “For if a man is in Christ he becomes a new person altogether—the past is finished and gone, everything has become fresh and new. All this is God’s doing,...
28th June 2015
Mulholland and the Grace of God “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast”...
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...
16th January 2015
Special Treatment “Caraway is not threshed with a sledge, nor is the wheel of a cart rolled over cumin; caraway is beaten out with a rod, and cumin with a stick. Grain must be ground to make...
7th September 2014
Service Users “When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ Peter replied, ‘Repent and he baptised, every...
21st July 2014
Graduation Day “…the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world – just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s...
25th June 2014
Take the High Road “To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the...
16th June 2014
The Favour of the King “As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, but a wise man will appease it. In the light of the king’s face is life, and his favour is like a cloud of the latter...
2nd June 2014
DIY “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) The term...
21st May 2014
Be Thankful “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts…And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 (NLT) We can do nothing through our own efforts to be saved—we can...
15th May 2014
Paul’s letter to Philemon—A Story of Grace “So if you still consider me a comrade-in-arms, welcome him back as you would me.” Philemon verse 17 (The Message Bible) Nearing the end of...
30th April 2014
Responding to God’s Grace Final part of a Series “One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshipper of God. The Lord...
23rd April 2014
The Magnitude of God’s Grace Ninth of a Series “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.” Titus 2:11 (NIV) In the few weeks after our daughter Lydia was so...
16th April 2014
Uncontrollable Grace Eighth of a Series “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”...
11th April 2014
Hearts Strengthened By Grace “It is good for your hearts to be strengthened by grace.” Hebrews 13:9 (NIV UK) One of the benefits of participating in the bread and the wine of the Lord’s...
6th April 2014
Peanuts and Grace “Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.” Hebrews 4:16 (NIV UK) Anyone...
2nd April 2014
Trusting God Even on the Brink of Death Sixth of a Series “Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, ‘Abraham!’ ‘Here I am,’ he replied. Then God said, ‘Take your son,...
20th March 2014
‘X’ Marks The Spot “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 (NKJV) When I was a boy I was fascinated by Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Tales...
19th March 2014
What is Grace? “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14...
21st January 2014
Shadow Replaced By Light “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;” Psalm 23:4 (NKJV) Bereavement and loss stalk humanity – that is a fact none can...
10th January 2014
Unmerited Favour “Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.” Genesis 6:8 (NKJV) Recently I saw the most spectacular rainbow. The sky was crisp, clear and blue, and the rainbow was a perfect...
3rd January 2014
Rely On God’s Grace “We have done so, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace.” 2 Corinthians 1:12 (NIV UK) Paul saw his life as a daily participation in God’s grace. Of course,...
9th December 2013
The Greatest Gift “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) We are fast approaching that time of year when gifts are given. Some gifts will be given out of...
20th November 2013
God Gives Grace in His Time Third of a Series “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”...
2nd November 2013
Universal Salvation, or Universal Grace? “…that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9...
27th September 2013
Participating in Perfection “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward Him” 2 Chronicles 16:9...
20th September 2013
The Autumn Rains “For he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness” Joel 2:23 (NIV UK) Not everywhere in the world has pronounced seasons. In Israel the year could be divided by the...
30th August 2013
The Tune: The Death of the Son “For the director of music, to the tune of ‘the Death of the Son’…You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have blotted out their...
25th August 2013
Love Story “The Lord said to me, ‘Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other...
18th August 2013
Grace Is Not A Supplement “For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life...
9th August 2013
Everlasting Grace “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime.” Psalm 30:5 (NIV UK) A moment can seem to stretch out endlessly, especially when things are not going well....
15th July 2013
Surprise, Surprise “At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, ‘Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?’ Jesus replied, ‘Seven! Hardly. Try seventy...
14th July 2013
East From West “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from...
15th June 2013
Magna Carta (Part 2) “But the scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who...