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?”
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An Honourable Thing
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”
Follow the Light
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”
Spoken Words
It is foolish to speak scornfully of others. If you are smart, you will keep quiet.—Proverbs 11:12 GNT I’ve heard the saying that spoken words are like an egg, once broken; it is impossible to put back together (which reminds me of an old nursery rhyme!). Anyway, that analogy regarding spoken words is very true,Continue reading “Spoken Words”
Firm Foundation (Part 3)
Let no one in any way deceive or entrap you, for that day will not come unless the apostasy comes first [that is, the great rebellion, the abandonment of the faith by professed Christians], and the man of lawlessness is revealed…— 2 Thessalonians 2:3 AMP In part 2, we said that people are overwhelmed by many problems, such asContinue reading “Firm Foundation (Part 3)”
Firm Foundation (Part 2)
Let no one in any way deceive or entrap you, for that day will not come unless the apostasy comes first [that is, the great rebellion, the abandonment of the faith by professed Christians], and the man of lawlessness is revealed…— 2 Thessalonians 2:3 AMP In the first part of this article, we said that we believe a weakContinue reading “Firm Foundation (Part 2)”
Firm Foundation (Part 1)
Let no one in any way deceive or entrap you, for that day will not come unless the apostasy comes first [that is, the great rebellion, the abandonment of the faith by professed Christians], and the man of lawlessness is revealed…— 2 Thessalonians 2:3 AMP Apostle Paul was correcting misinformation about Christ’s return, which was causing panic and alarmContinue reading “Firm Foundation (Part 1)”
Eve (Part 2)
And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”—Genesis 2:22-23 ESV The man called his wife’s nameContinue reading “Eve (Part 2)”
Eve (Part 1)
And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”—Genesis 2:22-23 ESV The man called his wife’s nameContinue reading “Eve (Part 1)”
Unnecessary Sufferings
But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.—1 Peter 4:15-16 ESV Have there been times when you wondered why you had put yourself throughContinue reading “Unnecessary Sufferings”
Hills and Valleys 