Sometimes Jesus unsettles us. After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee preaching the Message of God: “Time’s up! God’s kingdom is here. Change your […]
Living the faith
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How do you win an audience and gain influence? These are key for getting our message across. Yet in Psalm 2 the Lord challenges, Why […]
Psalm 21 looks prophetically at Jesus’ victory and glory. How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord! He shouts with joy because you give […]
In our purpose driven world am I willing for an encounter that seemingly has no purpose? When they landed, they saw a fire of burning […]
When God is intent on something he can do it. Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, […]
Our world is a mess. Why? “I remember how eager you were to please me as a young bride long ago, how you loved me […]
When overcome by troubles can I recognise Jesus? Who is this who comes from Edom, from the city of Bozrah, with his clothing stained red? […]
A commitment to God’s purposes brings its challenges. Consider Jesus, The Lord called me before my birth; from within the womb he called me by […]
I can get ahead of God’s leading. John the Baptist did not jump to conclusions. Consider what he knew about his cousin Jesus. When their […]
When I get ahead of Jesus, it can be a challenge to get back with him. That evening Jesus’ disciples went down to the shore […]
Can I be flexible enough to stop and see what God is doing so I can go with him? Jesus replied, “My Father is always […]
The troubles of others speak of my powerlessness and of my hesitancy to pay the price of involvement. I am tempted to stand on the […]
Where movie stars go, people gather around them. Such is glory in our day. What attracts us? Around whom would we gather? The Word became […]
Eva and I are walking blind. Without clear direction, a sense of dependence and trust is developed. Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep […]
What do you call the actions of someone who does what they believe right even when it might appear foolish or presumptuous? It was by […]