The birth place of Jesus, a stable, almost escapes mention in the gospels. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be […]
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How do we respond to the Lord’s message to us? Sometimes it is so different from what we expect we are left reeling. Consider Mary, […]
How do we react when our view of the world is shown to be false? One of my views was shaken recently and I went […]
Jesus’ faith held to some absolute certainties. Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me. You always hear me, …” […]
Do we go to Jesus for what we can get? “My little daughter is dying,” he said. “Please come and lay your hands on her; […]
We see turmoil in the world. Do we also see the Lord who is over all? The floods have risen up, O Lord. The floods have […]
What kind of flourishing do you aim at? What kind of a person does that make you? Only a fool would not understand this: Though […]
The throne room of heaven is a strange mix of being inviting and drawing in while also seeming unapproachable. Many people’s first reaction to reading […]
Can we look beyond our challenges? You have rejected us, O God, and broken our defenses. … You have shaken our land and split it open. […]
When we enter a polarised debate, where each side looks at the other as the enemy, then war can enter our hearts. As for my […]
What do we love most? Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.” “We’ll come, too,” they all said. John 21:3 Following his denial of Jesus, and […]
Crises unfold, we are on tenterhooks. Are our leaders up to the challenge? The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created. Psalm 33:6 The […]
The place of security is not through having an unassailable position, but it is resting in the Lord’s presence. But I am trusting you, O Lord, […]
Our character determines how we identify the Lord. To the faithful you show yourself faithful; Psalm 18:25 People demonstrate faithfulness because they value it for […]
How do we feel about ourselves when we have little to show for our labours? What do we think Jesus feels about us? Simon […]