I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7) You don’t have to wait until you’re facing death to say these words. Has it been a hard day? You’ve made it to the end haven’t you? You may have slipped here or there, but even […]
Read More Finishing WellHe knelt down and shouted, “Lord, don’t blame them for what they have done.” Then he died. (Acts 7:60) A prayer for you: Dear Lord, let us have the love to be able to forgive those who cause us harm. Let us see them in as much need of love as we are and share […]
Read More Amazing Words of ForgivenessHappy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD, the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you, and you shall tread upon their backs. (Deuteronomy 33:29) Have you ever felt as though the world is on your shoulders and […]
Read More Words of Assurance and TriumphDon’t know if I’ve talked about hell before, and this is not going to be an explanation of what it is and it isn’t. This entry comes about though, as I am reliably informed that people seem to think that their existence here on earth is hell. I can sympathise to a degree with their […]
Read More To Hell With HellAfter he took the wine, Jesus said, “It’s done . . . complete.” Bowing his head, he offered up his spirit. (John 19:30) There are times when things come to an end. It is worth celebrating what has been done and completed even if it maybe painful at the time. Jesus’ words here are not […]
Read More What Final WordsI cannot recall the last time I watched an entire stand-up comedy show on television. You know the likes of Richard Pryor, Lee Evans, Bill Cosby, Billy Connolly, Jack Dee or whoever. Now on one really wacky outing I purchased a Robin Williams stand-up routine on DVD. That was years ago and not too long […]
Read More For A LaughThe days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days. (Luke 5:35) What’s going on? Why just this verse? As ever with Jesus, people are complaining that Jesus isn’t doing it the old-fashioned way especially when it comes to fasting. Considering fasting is an intriguing […]
Read More Waiting For The BridegroomDeclare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! Psalm 96:3 Well what does that mean? Let people from everywhere know about what a heavily great deal God is. Tell them just what great things He has done. So what does this mean? The verse encourages us to let people know […]
Read More Tell The WorldSo you’re still waiting for the Dark Knight entry. You think I’ve forgotten it. You think I’m not going to do it. You’re wondering what’s taking so long. You’re wondering if it’s going to be worth it. Well keep waiting then in the fullness of time all shall be revealed. Needless to say, I have […]
Read More Learning Life in the SpiritBe gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out. (Colossians 4:6) What’s gracious speech like? Ever had those conversations where you could get more sense from a brick wall? Patiently you let the other know that you have […]
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