I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out – plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. Jeremiah 29:11 (MSG) For I know the thoughts . . .—The word used for “saith the Lord” implies that the gracious promise came to the […]
Every Story needs a Start
First this: God created the Heavens and Earth—all you see, all you don’t see. Earth was a soup of nothingness, a bottomless emptiness, an inky blackness. God’s Spirit brooded like a bird above the watery abyss. Genesis 1:1-2 The Message (MSG) Every story needs a start and this is where our story starts – with […]
Your God Reigns
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns”. Isaiah 52 v 7 Do you know how good it is to say those words, Your God reigns. It is as true today as […]
The Word of the Lord
The grass withers, the flower fades,but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 English Standard Version (ESV) It is exciting to me to open a new book. I love reading crime novels. Agatha Christie a firm favourite. My absolute favourite is W.J. Burley, a Cornish author who created the detective Wycliffe. I […]
Creation
And in the beginning there was none! Grand ideas sometimes just have to start. 1-2First this: God created the Heavens and Earth—all you see, all you don’t see. Earth was a soup of nothingness, a bottomless emptiness, an inky blackness. God’s Spirit brooded like a bird above the watery abyss. 3-5God spoke: “Light!”And light appeared.God […]
A Sheep in the care of Jesus
God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing.You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. Even when the way goes through Death Valley,I’m not afraid when you walk at my side.Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure. […]
In Christ Alone
In Christ alone do I stand. I can do nothing without him and his blessing. How true this is both physical and spiritually. It is hard to keep on his path but if I stray I know fairly quickly and God is always there waiting to guide me back on. Our journey took us yesterday […]
Peace
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26 v 3 In Hebrew Perfect Peace is actually Shalom Shalom. God is saying peace and just in case we don’t get the message peace! God calls out to us to have a steadfast mind in him, for […]
Light
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.Psalm 119 v 105 “When darkness overtakes the godly, light will come bursting in”(Psalm 112:4, NLT) Bursting in. In difficult times, God’s light will come bursting in…. May God grant you always…A sunbeam to warm you,A moonbeam to charm you,A sheltering angel,so […]
May your trouble be less
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.Isaiah 43 v 2 I suppose we could call this title “Fear Not”. It is the most repeated command […]
A Rock and the Hard Place
“The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.” Deuteronomy 32 v 4 Take courage today. Your God the rock is the foundation on which you can trust. If you are stuck in the hard place then you need a […]
Finding God in Silence
God, the one and only— I’ll wait as long as he says.Everything I hope for comes from him, so why not?He’s solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul,An impregnable castle: I’m set for life. Psalm 62 v 5-6 Today, our western lifestyle is too quick. Everything we want, we want now. No longer prepared to wait, […]