Through putting us in a variety of situations the Lord tests our hearts. The Lord is in his holy temple … He observes everyone on earth; his eyes […]
Approach to God
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I am so used to the idea that we honour God that I don’t think much about God choosing to honour his people. Yet in […]
We imagine those who are deeply spiritual and those who are effective in ministry ascending into heaven to be with Jesus. But the righteousness that […]
For many who acknowledge Jesus, the term ‘Jesus is Lord’ is their ticket to heaven. After all the Bible says, If you declare with your […]
Jesus never became chummy with the opinion shapers of his society. Without the Jesus factor their approval, however valued by people, was worthless. And the Father […]
I have to be pushed beyond my resources before I recognise my need. My soul cries for God but my body interprets the cry as […]
I was awakened each night to pray leaving only a couple of hours sleep. I became sick, losing weeks to poor health. Lord, do not […]
There is a person blocking us in an endeavour we sensed the Lord directing us towards. It had seemed a case of praying and seeing […]
The offer of freedom to indulge our every whim is only as free as all the other offers we don’t believe. Those who taste its […]
When we feel far from God, restoring intimacy seems doomed to failure. We feel like prisoners, devoid of life. Sometimes the Lord has brought us […]
Becoming a living sacrifice does not come easily. Self does not go to the cross willingly. Living sacrifices are those who have surrendered their all […]
Many think prayer should be dignified as if God would take offence at our saying what we really felt. I yell out to my God […]
It is easy to see the darkness creep in. It is harder to admit the reason: We like it that way. They have become callous and have […]
When pressured we reveal who we are. I waited patiently for the Lord … He lifted me out of the pit of despair. Psalm 40v1-2 David was […]
God sees corruption throughout the world, even among his people. God looks down from heaven … to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. […]