8th February 2022
Jesus and the resurrection Jesus answered and said to them, “Are you not therefore mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures nor the power of God? For when they rise from the dead, they...
15th January 2022
I can’t wait until the world changes… When was the last time you really sat and thought about ‘change’? Do you want the world to change? Do you want a political, religious, or social ideology...
14th January 2022
Correct priorities … “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!” John 2:16 (NIV) At first glance, Jesus’ cleansing of the temple seems out of character for the Son...
13th January 2022
Abba, Father For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 (NKJV) …God sent forth His...
12th January 2022
The string of pearls ‘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...
11th January 2022
Jesus, our refuge! Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NLT) St. Paul’s Chapel is one of the oldest and most...
9th January 2022
Favored Greetings, Highly Favored One Mary’s initial response to Gabriel wasn’t any different than any of us would have responded. Luke tells us she was greatly troubled at the greeting. Another...
8th January 2022
Waiting on God I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1 (ESV) Recently, one morning, I telephoned my doctor’s surgery to make an appointment. As usual the line...
7th January 2022
Saving the best till last …“Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” John 2:10...
6th January 2022
Appearances But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy Titus 3:4-5 ESV UK...
7th August 2018
All Who Come To Christ “All that the Father gives Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” John 6:37 (NKJV) Here is our Saviour who came and died—He is alive and has...
11th March 2018
Peace on Mother’s Day “Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, ‘Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?’…‘honour your father and mother, and love your neighbour as...
18th December 2017
Unto Us A Child Is Born “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder, His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting...
2nd December 2017
No One Outside God’s Love “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord...
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...
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)...
25th December 2016
Oh Holy Night “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour...
23rd December 2016
For All People “Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people’” Luke 2:10 (NKJV) Non-Christians may think...
22nd December 2016
The First Child “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her...
15th December 2016
Conceived by the Holy Spirit “The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of...
7th December 2016
At The Name Of Jesus “Then Peter said, ‘Only Jesus can save people from the result of all the wrong things they have done. There has never been another person in the world that could do this. God...
3rd December 2016
Xmas is Christ taken out! “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.” Hebrews 3:1...
20th November 2016
Don’t be Fooled by Legalism! “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good...
12th October 2016
Atonement “God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood to be received by faith.” Romans 3:25 (NIV) The Israelites kept the Day of Atonement. They took two...
20th June 2016
Conquering the Abyss “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8 (NIV) I remember some time ago watching an interview on television...
16th June 2016
Now I See You Great God (Part 2) “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked to us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24: 32 (NIV) As we saw in Part 1, this man Job’s...
26th February 2016
It did happen “For we believe that Jesus died and rose again” 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (NIVUK) In a few weeks Christians around the world will remember two historical events, namely the Crucifixion...
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...
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...
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...
10th July 2015
Hyssop’s Fables? “Cleanse me of my wickedness with hyssop, and I will be clean. If You wash me, I will be whiter than snow.” Psalm 51:7 (VOICE) It’s a beautiful summer evening and I am...
24th June 2015
Badges “Create in me a pure heart, O God,and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (NIV) I have a drawer in my bedroom where I keep my trinkets; basically they are small items of...
21st May 2015
A Friend In Need Is A friend Indeed “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one`s life for his friends.” John.15:13 (NKJV) You may have heard stories of the heroics of soldiers...
24th December 2014
Silent Night “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour...
16th December 2014
Joseph, The Hero “But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is...
15th December 2014
How Do You View Christmas? “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) How you see Christmas depends...
9th December 2014
Immanuel—God With Us! “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to...
8th December 2014
Peace With God “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.” Luke 2:14 (NIV) Every year millions of Christmas cards are sent wishing a friend,...
31st May 2014
Words Through Life “…and the Word was God.” John 1:1 (NKJV) I agree with a lady called Rebecca Armstrong who recently wrote an article in the daily newspaper ‘i’. She quite...
22nd April 2014
But I Thought… “They stood still, their faces downcast… ‘About Jesus of Nazareth,’ they replied. ‘He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The...