Some of you are saying, “I am a follower of Paul.” Others are saying, “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Peter,” or “I follow only Christ.” Has Christ been divided into factions?…—1 Corinthians 1:12-13 NLT Having cliques can be interesting and exciting especially if motivated by a common interest. In an organisation or institution, cliquesContinue reading “Cliques”
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Why Do You Seek Him?
When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. — John 6:25-26 ESV The incident in today’s verses happened the dayContinue reading “Why Do You Seek Him?”
Be Swift to Hear
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. — James 1:19-20 NKJV Be swift to hear what? What have you been hearing lately? Where are you getting your information from? Who and whatContinue reading “Be Swift to Hear”
Fragrance of Life
But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being savedContinue reading “Fragrance of Life”
Power of His Presence
The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night. And the Lord did not remove the pillar of cloud or pillar of fire from its place in front of the people.Continue reading “Power of His Presence”
My Worship?
They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. — Romans 1:25 NLT It’s fascinating how human beings find meaning in the world around them, which sometimes shape their beliefs and behaviours in ways thatContinue reading “My Worship?”
Not Like Us
Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. 22 Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. 23 And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, theyContinue reading “Not Like Us”
Indisputable Proof
But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see hisContinue reading “Indisputable Proof”
No Excuse
But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see hisContinue reading “No Excuse”
He’s Your Keeper
The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. — Psalm 121: 7-8 ESV Going through Psalm 121 these past few weeks, I noticed how I have highlighted the whole chapter into four sections of two verses. And today we are looking atContinue reading “He’s Your Keeper”
Hills and Valleys 