As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man. Proverbs 27:19 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 A Good Heart
Category: Truth
The Truth Shield
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5 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 The Truth Shield
Pre-paid Envelope
And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. 2 Corinthians 3:3 Do people still write letters? I know in the business world that letters are sent and… Continue reading Pre-paid Envelope
Trusting God’s Plan
I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 This verse is a powerful declaration of faith: The Lord is my strength, my song, my salvation! What a privilege it is to personally know, and believe, this truth.… Continue reading Trusting God’s Plan
Don’t Walk in Fear
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 As you read this, there are thousands of people across the country experiencing fear. People are anxious about their finances and how they can make them stretch. Others are way beyond that and are concerned about finding… Continue reading Don’t Walk in Fear
Learn from the Master
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:26 Learn from me… What better teacher to have than Christ himself; a pure example of gentleness and humility. If you want to know what gentleness looks like then… Continue reading Learn from the Master
Sow Thoughtfully and Generously
Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Galatians 6:7 The idea of sowing and reaping is used quite a lot in the New Testament to help us understand the outcome of our actions and the reward of our deeds. It all comes down to our… Continue reading Sow Thoughtfully and Generously
Spiritually bound
You were bought with a price, do not become slaves of men. 1 Corinthians 7:23 This verse is clear and concise, reiterating a truth and issuing a command. Our salvation may have brought us freedom and we may have freely received the wonderful gift of eternal life, but it was the most expensive free gift… Continue reading Spiritually bound
Clean, Holy, Righteous
But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11 At the beginning of the book of Acts, when Peter preached the gospel, he instructed all those who accepted the word to ‘repent and be baptised’ (2:17).… Continue reading Clean, Holy, Righteous
A Meditating Habit
The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Life is a busy place and sometimes there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to fit everything in. The ‘to-do’ list never gets shorter and we are usually juggling more thoughts than we can handle, which… Continue reading A Meditating Habit
