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A daily thought.

Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.1 John 3:18 ESV Loving people sounds easy, but when it comes to actual reality, it’s hard. Loving is fundamental to the Christian faith. When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He replied that only was it theContinue reading “A daily thought.”

A daily thought.

…even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”Matthew 20:28 ESV Wow! God is really using this season to challenge me and encourage me! Day after day, God puts these gems in front on me, encouraging me with whatever IContinue reading “A daily thought.”

A daily thought.

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.Hebrews 10:23 ESV While the writer of Hebrews makes this sound simple, practically speaking it is quite challenging. We are to hold fast without wavering, that is without doubting or losing hope, because we know God is faithful toContinue reading “A daily thought.”

A daily thought.

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.Colossians 3:17 ESV Today’s bible verse was incredibly well timed, as if God knew this would be what I needed to read today. Recently I have been in a huge dilemmaContinue reading “A daily thought.”

A daily thought…

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.Psalm 42:11 ESV Life is hard. Life is stressful. Life often feels like a never ending treadmill of trouble. It is so easy to become downContinue reading “A daily thought…”

A Daily Thought…

“Disciple is the wholehearted yes to the call of God. When I know myself called, summoned, addresses, taken possession of, know, acted upon, I have heard the Master. I put myself gladly, fully, and forever at His disposal, and to whatever He says my answer is yes.” ~ Elizabeth Elliot, Joyful Surender, pg 16 WhatContinue reading “A Daily Thought…”

A daily thought…

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1 Thessalonians 5:16‭-‬18 ESV Today has been a rollercoast, with great ups and downs, but no matter what, we are to seek comfort in the Lord. I love this verse and often remember itContinue reading “A daily thought…”

A Lesson in Human Calling

Genesis 11 – The Tower of Babel As humans we are so quick to try and do everything ourselves. No matter how big or how small, we must complete the task independently – we pride ourselves on being able to say, look what I did. Sometimes this is a conscious decision of pride but oftenContinue reading “A Lesson in Human Calling”

A long time…

A musing on Gen 7 & 8, comparing his stay on the ark to our COVID-19 lockdown. I never realised how long Noah spent in the ark with his family and the animals. I always knew it was 40 days and 40 nights, which doesn’t sound so bad. (Until you’re stuck in lockdown for thatContinue reading “A long time…”