#3 persons

“Although the Bible should not be picked through to obtain a prize from all of our wish lists…” WHAT? Why not?

1 Peter 4:8: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” Christians ought to work hard at loving each other. The Greek word translated as “deeply,” “earnestly,” or “fervently” is ektenē, used to describe the muscles of an athlete straining to win a race. Peter writes that Christians should do this above all. A follower of Christ must make demonstrating the…

2 Corinthians 7:10: “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” Paul has written about the deep sorrow experienced by the Corinthians in response to his letter to them. They grieved deeply over their sinfulness. Paul has not dismissed that pain, but he has said he rejoices because it led to their repentance from sin. In the end,…

11 The Lord will guide you always;    he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land    and will strengthen your frame.You will be like a well-watered garden,    like a spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11 In this sinful, fallen world, it can often be difficult to see the positives in your life. I, for one, when life knocks me down, sometimes look at worldly disappoints and find…

God’s not listening?

Maybe you are waiting on a prayer to be answered, a baby to be conceived, a problem to be resolved, a chance to be promoted, a debt to be paid off or a prodigal to come home. Are you in a season of waiting? Do you feel like God’s not listening or doing amything about your prayers. I know I do. That’s the season I’m in. I don’t know what you are waiting for – but this I know – during your season…

Addiction is a serious, chronic disease with far-reaching consequences for you and your relationships with your loved ones. It also affects your body and brain physically, with both short-term and long-term consequences. As you or someone you know may be struggling with long term addiction, whether alcoholism or recreational or prescription drug abuse, the Bible gives a source of light in what…

Spiritual warfare – Pray, Pray, Pray

I have not been praying and spending time in God’s Word as much as I should. I’m guilty. Guilty of been a lazy Christian. It is such unacceptable behaviour and a really bad habit I formed – tomorrow is another day. I write on my blog, yes, but the personal, secret time I need with the Father has not been as it should. The enemy seems to be winning. But no more. Today, I received a wake up call.…