Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 Think of all the conversations that you have had so far this week. Did you come away with a smile on your… Continue reading Be Nice
Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day. Proverbs 23:17 Have you ever been envious of someone else’s lifestyle? Have you ever thought, ‘I would love to do that – go there – say that, and not feel guilty about it.’? Do you imagine it to… Continue reading Fomoog
For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Luke 8:17 We often hear this verse quoted in regard to anything sinful, and that those who commit dark deeds will be judged in the full light of God’s courtroom. While this… Continue reading A Secret to be Told
Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. John 21:5,6… Continue reading A Different Way
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:19 We need to return to God time and time again and confess our failings. John tells us that ‘if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves’. We all… Continue reading If, Then
I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. 1 Corinthians 9:26 Athletes are all completely focused on the task at hand and the achievement of their goal. You don’t see runners going in different directions around the track hoping to cross the line at some stage. You also don’t… Continue reading Completely Focused
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered. Proverbs 21:13 At this time of year there are a lot of different organisations and charities who endeavour to do a little bit extra for those who find themselves in difficult circumstances. People are generous all year… Continue reading An Open Ear and An Open Hand
The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward. Isaiah 50:5 At some point in the believer’s life, the word of God was heard, the truth of salvation was realised and the walk with the Lord began. Sadly, not everyone that starts the walk will continue walking to… Continue reading Walking Forward
A bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. Isaiah 42:3 We all have battles that we must face and very rarely do we come out unscathed, even from the ones we win. Fighting the good fight can leave us feeling drained,… Continue reading A Tender Strength
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.” Genesis 12:1 Abram was 75 years old when he got called by God to a new destination; a journey from Haran to Canaan. In verse 4 we are told that… Continue reading On The Move
