Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, anContinue reading “Joseph: Total Obedience”
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No Ordinary Name
“…And you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save His people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:21 NKJV What makes the name Jesus so special that, over the past 2000 years, more people have come to hear and know of the name more than any other name on earth? What is so greatContinue reading “No Ordinary Name”
Unity Centered on Jesus
How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! — Psalms 133:1 NLT Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord,Continue reading “Unity Centered on Jesus”
Seek His Presence
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! — Psalm 105:4 ESV This time of the year is normally buzzing with the excitement of Christmas and New Year celebrations. Most organisations, businesses and churches prepare to celebrate this time of the year in one way or another. Some celebrate Christmas for the right reason, to markContinue reading “Seek His Presence”
Overflowing with Thankfulness
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT The last Thursday in the month of November is Thanksgiving Day in America and it’s also a public holiday. Not many things are worth copying from the United States of America (apologies toContinue reading “Overflowing with Thankfulness”
Life-Giving Word
Remember the word to Your servant, upon which You have caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life. —Psalms 119: 49-50 NKJV What we say is based on our limited knowledge of events. Our knowledge of each other is limited by what is revealed, thatContinue reading “Life-Giving Word”
Eagerly Await
…All the days of my hard service I will wait, till my change comes. —Job 14:14 NKJV For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now… Today is the day of salvation. — 2 Corinthians 6:2 NLT This isContinue reading “Eagerly Await”
Joy vs Happiness
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. —James 1: 3-4 NLT I am currently enjoying Martin Smith’s song ‘Joy (What The World Calls Foolish)’. In the chorus, heContinue reading “Joy vs Happiness “
The Rechabites
“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Because you have obeyed the command of Jonadab your father and kept all his precepts and done all that he commanded you, therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Jonadab the son of Rechab shall never lack a man to standContinue reading “The Rechabites”
Whose Church?
You see, we are not like the many hucksters who preach for personal profit. We preach the word of God with sincerity and with Christ’s authority, knowing that God is watching us. —2 Corinthians 2:17 NLT Big corporate organisations are run in a manner that promotes expansion and maximisation of profit. Their marketing and advertising strategies,Continue reading “Whose Church?”
Hills and Valleys 