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”
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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?”
God’s Kingship
For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations. — Psalm 22: 28 ESV When you sit down to watch or listen to the news these days, if you are like me, it can be quite depressing. All over the world, much of the news today is about wars, killings, natural disasters,Continue reading “God’s Kingship”
The LORD, Our Helper
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10 ESV It’s quite hilarious how we look to fellow human beings for help in this world. In our different countries,Continue reading “The LORD, Our Helper”
Stones
“…He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.”— John 8:7 NKJV The statement above was made by Jesus in the story of the woman caught “in the very act” of adultery. I often wonder where the man she was caught in the very act with was! The scribesContinue reading “Stones”
Where Do You Seek Help?
“Ah, stubborn children,” declares the Lord, “who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; who set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for my direction, to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh and to seekContinue reading “Where Do You Seek Help?”
Who and What Do You Believe?
I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it isContinue reading “Who and What Do You Believe?”
A Greater Miracle
When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!” “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! … But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”— Luke 10:17-20 NLT Jesus sent out seventy-two disciples aheadContinue reading “A Greater Miracle”
Hills and Valleys 