Psalm 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1 contrasts the way of the… Continue reading Choose Wisely
Month: August 2020
All About Love
1 Corinthians 13:1,2 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love,… Continue reading All About Love
High Standards
Titus 1:7,8 God’s steward must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. Titus was in charge of the mission work on the Island of Crete, part of which involved appointing leaders or… Continue reading High Standards
Be Prepared
1 Peter 3:15 In your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. We serve a Holy God and our lives should reflect that, through our behaviour… Continue reading Be Prepared
The Chosen Path
Psalm 119:30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. The decision has been made, the path has been chosen and the guidebook is in hand. But the path is narrow, the surface uneven and no guardrails have been put in place yet. The cry goes out… Lord, I have… Continue reading The Chosen Path
Pleasing God
Hebrews 13:16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. My overall aim for my journey here on earth is to follow Christ’s example and to live a life that is pleasing to God. I want to be able to say with Jesus, “I… Continue reading Pleasing God
Kindness in Action
Acts 28:2 The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. Paul was being sent to Rome to stand before Caesar. The voyage from Caesarea was arduous with the ship getting caught up in a fierce storm and the… Continue reading Kindness in Action
Garments of Grace
Colossians 3:12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. In the first part of Colossians 3 we have the ‘put-off’ and ‘put-on’ verses. Our lives as Christians are to be completely different from how they were before we accepted the salvation of God. Everything about… Continue reading Garments of Grace
Practice Makes Perfect
Philippians 4:9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. The Philippians had heard and received the word of God, they had learned the truth of the gospel and had seen it outworked in Paul’s life. He now wanted… Continue reading Practice Makes Perfect
Sing for Joy
Psalm 92:4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. It’s good to take time out from the busyness of life and enjoy the amazing creation of God; from the magnificent displays to the discreet touches. During August we have been able… Continue reading Sing for Joy