Everything comes with a condition — except this Here's a promise about unfailing love — but do we qualify, and if so, what is the catch?
God doesn’t break His promises God promises rest, or security, to those who are His. But there's a choice to be made: holding on to our way, or letting go to allow God to show His way and His rest.
God is good and wants the best for us The pandemic which looks like a disaster could turn out for good in God's order — but first He is calling us to prayer
Can we take this historic promise for ourselves? Can an Old Testament promise of health apply to us today? Those ancient blessings for God's people still find their way to us through a new and better covenant, when we turn to Jesus.
Where do I find joy in a time like this? We're in a grim time of chilling statistics and lockdown — a glass of wine helps, but joy comes from the emotional buoyancy of a heavenly perspective.
In the spiritual battle behind the present pandemic, what difference can I make? God is loving, powerful ‚ and gracious. But there's a part that only we can do
revival Where is God in our time of need? God knows the end from the beginning, and He has a plan. But He is waiting for us to turn to Him and ask Him what it is.
The way we live has changed — and so must church Church, like us, needs to be born again with leaders who make Jesus central and join Him in what He is doing, reaching out as pastors who shepherd people
trust What does God want from us? God wants a relationship with us where we respond to His faithfulness — and trust Him to come through for us
What is the point of prayer? As those who belong to Jesus, we may not have the levers of political power, but we can exercise authority and call down wisdom for those who will use them.
Wellbeing is being well aligned God's word gives us life-giving values to live by. It is up to us to align ourselves with those values, and be guided by them.
Willing witnesses? The first disciples testified about the Jesus who they knew — our call is no different
Ask the Person who knows In life we try the easy path to finding answers, but a better strategy is to go to the real source. It is only found in a relationship — which means we have to work at it and be prepared to trust.
The security of belonging Bible verses are full of hopeful statements, but how do I know if they apply to me?
Doing life ‘by the book’ A good habit to discover is reading ‘The Book’ ourselves and enjoying a daily ‘quiet time’ with the Lord to reflect on during the day. It t is the main way God encourages us and guides us.
God’s fundamental promise The overriding principle that we learn from the OT is covenant. This is a promise, an all embracing promise of God’s provision and protection, a blessing that precedes our circumstances.
Who do we rely on? “Don’t think you are better than you really are...” brings the more specific message of “don’t think the science is better than it really is.” God wants us to rely on Him.
# A future awaits Where does God promise a hopeful future? What is required of us?VerseConsider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace. — Psalm 37:37 NIVReflection“A
The encounter which is Spirit to spirit The process of being born of the Spirit is a profound change and it’s difficult to explain in a logical, rational way — because it is spiritual.
Talk to who you know One question is, why bad things happen to 'good' people. A second is what defines a righteous person.
All Christians are called to ministry Believers in Christ, each with their own worshipping relationship, are the new priesthood. All Christians share the responsibility to show others the goodness of God.
When is an uncomplimentary comment what I want to hear? No one wants to hearing something that is critical or painful — unless it comes with genuine love, as from God's heart
Do not fear, Your God will come We are living in an anxious time, but we can say 'no' to fears, with the confidence of knowing that in Jesus we belong to God, and we are positioned to call Him and know His saving response.
Keep on, keeping on A person who has had their faith stretched, and who has persevered through it with God, is the person you want standing with you in prayer.
