Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 The start of a new year is a good time to reassess the direction you are going and the things you are trying to… Continue reading It’s All About Love
Category: Thursday Thoughts
A Different Way
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
An Open Ear and An Open Hand
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
Who’s Calling?
(God) who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. 2 Timothy 1:9 Have you ever wondered what God is calling you to do, or have you worried that you… Continue reading Who’s Calling?
Through the valley
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 In springtime, both eastern and western shepherds lead their sheep to high hills and mountain top plateaus for summer grazing. They choose the… Continue reading Through the valley
United in Word
Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. Genesis 11:1 Genesis 11 brings us into the generation of Noah’s great-grandchildren. As the families grew, the people migrated out, and finding a good plain of land in Shinar, they decided to settle. The people were intelligent and industrious, and they said to one… Continue reading United in Word
One Of A Kind
Let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. 1 Corinthians 7:17 Each person is a unique creation of God and each will have gifts and talents specifically tailored to them. Only you can be you. There is so much peer pressure, especially on… Continue reading One Of A Kind
Acceptable Offering
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
The Happy Mask
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.Proverbs 14:13 Sometimes we have no idea what another person is going through. They chat away as normal with a smile on their face and possibly even laughter in their voice. They push their pain to the side for a moment… Continue reading The Happy Mask
Patient In Hope
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.Romans 8:25 What a comfort and blessing it is to have hope, a real living hope. The moment we were saved by God’s grace, hope took root. It is through this hope of eternal life and future glory with Christ… Continue reading Patient In Hope