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For what seems to be God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and what seems to be God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.— 1 Corinthians 1:25 GNT The UK government recently began early releases of prisoners in England and Wales because prisons are effectively full. The government said without intervention, prisons would run outContinue reading “In The End, God Wins”

He has made everything beautiful in its time…—Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV God promised Abraham that he would have a son with Sarah. As they advanced in age and there was no sign of the promised son. To attempt to have a child in the family, Sarah convinced Abraham to sleep with their slave, Haggai. Their impatienceContinue reading “Doing What Only God Can Do (Part 2)”

He has made everything beautiful in its time…—Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV I watched a movie—Premarital —where a pastor’s daughter, living away from home, returned with the man she wanted to marry. They planned to get married before returning to their base. Unknown to the pastor, his daughter was no longer in the faith, and the boyfriendContinue reading “Doing What Only God Can Do (Part 1)”

Then one of the twelve disciples—the one named Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What will you give me if I betray Jesus to you?” They counted out thirty silver coins and gave them to him. From then on Judas was looking for a good chance to hand Jesus over to them.— MatthewContinue reading “Judas Iscariot (Part 1)”

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon PeterContinue reading “Who is Jesus to You?”

Even then, many Jewish authorities believed in Jesus; but because of the Pharisees they did not talk about it openly, so as not to be expelled from the synagogue. They loved human approval rather than the approval of God.—John 12:42-43 GNT Seeking approval is a strange thing that can keep a person in bondage ifContinue reading “Whose Approval?”

We are traveling together to guard against any criticism for the way we are handling this generous gift. We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.— 2 Corinthians 8:20-21 NLT In any organisation, community or home, anything to do with money is alwaysContinue reading “An Honourable Thing”

Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again. “I am the light of the world,” he said. “Whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness.”—John 8:12 GNT Have you ever lived in a country with constant power cuts? Well, I have. Growing up in such a country meant that atContinue reading “Follow the Light”