Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Shame is a terrible thing to feel. It can take away hope and joy and can cause us to want to hide away.… Continue reading Unashamed
Author: Carolyn Dawson
Called to Serve
Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God. If you know and love the Lord and have accepted Him as your Saviour, then take out Paul’s name and insert your own. A servant of Christ Jesus… in some translations the word is bond-servant,… Continue reading Called to Serve
Great Comfort
Psalm 94:19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Do you have a verse or verses you turn to when your heart is heavy? When trouble, or anxiety, or sadness comes and you feel slightly lost or adrift, it can be hard to find those passages of scripture that… Continue reading Great Comfort
Hold Fast
Psalm 91:14 Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he knows my name. What a beautiful promise from our God and Father – I will deliver him; I will protect him… We receive protection and deliverance when we acknowledge the name of the Lord, trust… Continue reading Hold Fast
Ungrateful People
Psalm 78:11 They forgot his works and the wonders that he had shown them. When we read of all that the Lord did for the children of Israel – the signs of His power in Egypt, freeing them from slavery, parting the Red Sea, guiding them by cloud and fire – we are in awe… Continue reading Ungrateful People
Truth and Lies
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. In a world full of mistrust, fake news, slander, rumours and gossip, it is reassuring to have a firm and sure foundation on which to build our faith. God’s word is true and it is upon… Continue reading Truth and Lies
Reflections
Proverbs 27:19 As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man. If the eyes are the windows of the soul then the mouth is the doorway of the heart. The things that we see and hear create feelings and emotions within our heart. The more intense the emotion is, the… Continue reading Reflections
Nothing Hidden
Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts. There is a lot of ourselves that we keep locked away from others. Hidden thoughts and desires, whether recent or past, that we don’t want known. Maybe it is from embarrassment, maybe from shame, a past indiscretion that… Continue reading Nothing Hidden
Life Plan
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Have you ever found yourself in the middle of organising a big party, an event or function and you start to feel a bit overwhelmed? You are chatting to someone and they ask how the plans are going and you’re thinking… Continue reading Life Plan
Heed Instruction
Proverbs 10:17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. As young Christians we blindly accept all we are taught and why wouldn’t we? We all need guidance when we start off in this new life. Reading and following the bible can seem like a daunting… Continue reading Heed Instruction
