Philippians 2:3-4 (New International Version – UK) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Photo credit: www.bensternke.com I turned on the TV this morning. What? I’m
Read More“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord”. Heb 12:14 (NIV) I get the holiness requirement. God wants us to be holy, like He is holy. Synonyms that come to mind include pure, free from sin/defilement, dedicated & consecrated to God. I
Read MorePsalm 103: 1-end Today’s post is inspired by this beautiful psalm. ***************************************************************************** Bless the Lord oh my soul, and forget not all His benefits . . . The benefits of the Lord are manifold and they are manifest too. The Lord has been good and merciful to me Beyond measure, way beyond measure. The
Read MoreI’ve struggled this week – feeling rusty and pretty much like a guitar out of tune. Every thing has been a little harder than normal. Even the every day tasks, that I should go through with my eyes closed – okay, partially closed- haven’t been any easier. I haven’t prayed or studied the Word all
Read MoreThere are different ways to discipline and get the attention of one who has erred. As a child growing up, as far as I knew, we surely got whooped when we got in trouble with our parents. It was as sure as the sun rising in the morning. And it was effective – see, I
Read More“The Lord is my shepherd I lack nothing . .” (Psalm 23:1, NIV) These are not easy times. For us and for a lot of the people we know. The effects of the slump in crude oil prices continues to bite harder. The job cuts and uncertainty over how long this cycle will last have bothered
Read More“. . . The words that I speak to you are spirit and they are life” John 6:63 It was my daughter’s 7th birthday last year and I got this brain wave. Give indoor plants as the party favours. Something different, something eco-friendly. Hopefully, the kids would like it enough and the mums would not
Read More“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” – 1 Timothy 2:1-2. I’ve spent so much time and energy being all bothered and stressed about
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