Spring in the UK is just around the corner. And I can’t wait. I am rushing to get winter done and move onto spring. But God wants us to live day by day. Day by day seeking his will, his forgiveness, his love. Every day when you rise, pursue Jesus. Set time aside for him […]
God’s Love
God’s love is amazing. Read the words below and then try to put it into your own words and you’ll get a sense of God’s love. “Love never gives up”. It doesn’t matter how wrong you think you are, how much a mess you might assume yourself to be….. God will come chasing after you, […]
By Faith
By an act of faith, Enoch skipped death completely. “They looked all over and couldn’t find him because God had taken him.” We know on the basis of reliable testimony that before he was taken “he pleased God.” It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God […]
Work – not sure I like it too much
Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters. And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’re […]
Worry
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Stop. Don’t. No need to. Doesn’t really help if worry is a past-time for […]
Exhortations and Directions
So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!—to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn’t get caught […]
Let the word of Christ
Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using […]
Gifting
From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. Luke 12 v 48 Uncle Ben’s words of wisdom to Peter Parker in Spider-man: “With great power comes great responsibility.” We will be held responsible for what we have. […]
Patience
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4 v 2-3 Patience is not optional for the Christian. It is rooted in Christian truth. Patience recognises that full satisfaction cannot be achieved in this […]
Storms Make Trees Take Deeper Roots
Jesus looked hard at them and said, “No chance at all if you think you can pull it off yourself. Every chance in the world if you trust God to do it.” Matthew 19 v 26 The Message Storms are sent to help us grow. It is important for us to remember God is at […]
Prayer – Let your requests be known to God
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 New International Version (NIV) God has a listening ear. Imagine, a God who made the universe, our earth and all in it, pauses, waiting to hear from you. He is waiting for […]
Entrust
And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach to others also. 2 Timothy 2 v 2 What does Paul want us to entrust? There is only one God Jesus is God, one part of the Trinity, including God the Father […]