And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 In Colossians 3, verses 12 through 17, Paul gives good counsel on how to live Christian lives that honour God. When we think of our own… Continue reading The Weight of Grace
Category: Daily Life
The Hidden Treasure
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 Having these resources are vital for our journey, as we navigate our way across the terrain that is daily life. Solomon understood the immense benefits and the value of seeking the wisdom of God. In Proverbs chapter 2, he instructs us… Continue reading The Hidden Treasure
Never Fear Failure
“I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” LUKE 22:32 No-one enjoys failure and it is not something that we ever set out to do. We are driven to succeed, but on those occasions that we don’t, this quote may well have been… Continue reading Never Fear Failure
Too Angry For Grace
It is not an easy thing to pray for someone that has caused you hurt or pain...
Check In For A Check Up
From time to time we need to take stock or where we are and re-evaluate the path we are following.
Seeking the Attributes of Heaven
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 Once we come to faith in Christ there is a shift in how we look at the world. A kind of realignment takes place in our heart and mind… Continue reading Seeking the Attributes of Heaven
Don’t Give Up
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Sow thoughtfully and continue to be a doer, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Everything we do matters and every choice we make changes… Continue reading Don’t Give Up
Be a Doer
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 10:4 The bible points out the dangers involved when we make a lifestyle out of idleness and laziness. The apostle Paul was a great advocate of working with your hands so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent… Continue reading Be a Doer
Active Faith
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 The apostle Paul uses the term ‘walk’ quite a lot in his writing; walk in faith, walk in the Spirit, walk in love, walk as children of light, walk in newness of life.… Continue reading Active Faith
Guiding Light
The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light. Matthew 6:22 The eyes are such an amazing part of the body with each one having over one million light-sensitive cells. They want to pull in as much light as possible in order… Continue reading Guiding Light
