How much does the Father love us? “I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then...

Clothed in righteousness And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son…he said to his servants, ‘The...

Waiting I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1 (NLT) The bougainvillea plant was removed from a large pot and replanted near the trellis over our...

The town hall clock The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. Proverbs 15:3 (NIV) There is an old expression in Scotland to describe someone who is hypocritical or...

The power of words. “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be...

The green in rugged pastures One of the most famously quoted Psalms is Psalm 23, and if you don’t understand the countryside in Israel, you can miss part of the meaning of the Psalm. You know the...

Son of encouragement He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Acts 11:24 (NIV) What a wonderful obituary to be written about...

Complete metamorphosis And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to… the prince of the power of the air…fulfilling the desires of the...

Gardening tips that we… may grow up in all things Ephesians 4: 14-15 (NKJV) During periods of warm sunny weather, I like to take the opportunity to contemplate while doing some gardening. This...

Between a rock and a hard place And David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Please let us fall into the hand of the Lord…but do not let me fall into the hand of man.” 2 Samuel 24:14...

Prehistory “He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light.” Job 12:22 (NIV) Prehistory is the time during the development of human culture before the appearance...

Shining out of darkness Were you ever afraid of the dark? Many of us have had this fear at some point. Oftentimes, the darkness conjures our nightmares, causing us to see things that are not there....

Who is the Holy Spirit? After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4:31 (NIV) Believers are...

Running the race …I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord…will give me on that day, and not only to me...

Jesus’ healing ministry Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened… Isaiah 35:5 (NKJV) It’s almost 2000 years since Jesus Christ commenced his ministry in Israel. As the incarnate Son of God...

14 days in the arms of Jesus In September 2020 I experienced a health crisis that sent me to the emergency room. After tests and medication, I was recommended for non-cancerous prostate surgery....

The Good Shepherd ‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he...

The sacred irony A memory scripture from my youth is a familiar verse to many. In fact, it’s a gold standard for kids memorizing scripture in Sunday Schools and Vacation Bible School. For by grace...

Waiting game Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Psalm 27:14. (NKJV) If you observe the behaviour of people, you will find nobody likes...

Pray all the time …pray without ceasing…for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1Thessalonians 5:17-18 (NKJV) It’s not always easy to ask for help; just ask any man whether...

Eagles in flight Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they...

Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might… 2 Samuel 6:14 (NIV) Some would say life is a dance. Sometimes it’s slow, slow, and...

“ I will give them one heart and one way… ” Jeremiah 32:39 (ESVUK) There are many good public footpaths where I live, one of which will take walkers through the nearest farm to me. Walking back...

No room for bullies Let me set up a dilemma for you and then I’m going to ask you to solve it. Ready? You are a farmer who raises cattle and you get up one morning to check on your herd in the...

His face shone like the sun Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the...

To forgive is divine Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’… Luke 23:34 (NIVUK) It has always amazed me that these words from Jesus on the cross convey the...

Abide With Me Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Abide With Me is a...

 The ring of truth All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness… 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIVUK) When something is said to have the ‘ring of...

Life refreshed He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss. Psalm 23:2 (TPT) You know how certain bath products...

Skin your knees One of Jesus’ most famous parables is about the wise and foolish servants, told in Matthew 25. A wealthy man goes on a journey and leaves a certain amount of money with each servant....

Jesus, the game changer “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 (ESV) One of the biggest mistakes that...

You are God’s treasured possession …today God has reaffirmed that you are dearly held treasure… Deuteronomy 26:18 (MSG) How does God feel about his people? In the Old and the New Testaments he...

By the rivers of Babylon By the rivers of Babylon—there we sat down and there we wept when we remembered Zion. On the willows there we hung up our harps. Psalm 137:1-2 (NRSV) The Jewish settlements...

I am the way! “And where I go you know, and the way you know.” Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him,  “I am the...

Imaginary friend? Or best friend? “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my...

Life is messy “…‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4...

See the manager Have you ever had a sour experience in a restaurant or retail store that prompted you to say, “I want to see the manager?” Maybe you felt the server was out of line or perhaps you...

Oh for a thousand tongues Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Psalm 103:1 (NIV) I recently saw on Facebook a phrase which read, ‘If your theology doesn’t lead to...

As if He needed anything ‘The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands,...

A higher perspective Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” Matthew 16:23...