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
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
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 When the psalmist looks back over all that the Lord has done for him, he sees that the care of the Shepherd has been immense. Every need in every… Continue reading In Every Season
If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it. Genesis 4:7 In betraying God’s word, Adam and Eve were displaced from Eden and from their perfect union with God. The Lord… Continue reading Acceptable Offering
Rejoice always.1 Thessalonians 5:16 Possible or not possible? Joy is normally thought of as an emotion that comes out during positive situations. For the Christian, though, joy is more than a part-time feeling, it is part of our very soul. Although it may be difficult at times, the ability to experience joy in spite of… Continue reading Unexplainable Joy
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.Proverbs 3:27 Hebrews 13:16 also reminds us not to neglect doing good and sharing what we have, ‘for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.’ A simple act of goodness brings pleasure to our Father in heaven.… Continue reading When Opportunity Knocks
Daniel 6:16 – Then the king commanded, and Daniel was bought and cast into the den of lions. The king declared to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” Not everyone was happy with the amount of power and influence that Daniel had been given by Darius – ‘the presidents and the… Continue reading Jealousy Unleashed
Daniel 6:4b – But they could find no ground for complaint or any fault, because he was faithful, and no error or fault was found in him. Daniel was a man of great integrity and was among those noted by the Lord for his righteousness, (see Ezekiel 14:12-14). Even though he was an exile, he… Continue reading Heart of Integrity
Daniel 10:12 – Then he said to me, “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. Daniel had entered into 21 days of prayer, fasting and mourning but we… Continue reading Prayer and Patience
God’s True Treasure Malachi 3:16 – Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name. Throughout most of the book of Malachi we see a people questioning God… Continue reading Malachi – God’s True Treasure
