There are a number of times in following Jesus where requests are made for us. Not individual requests – collective requests. What we want the Lord to do for us. What we want the Lord to do to us. What we want the Lord to do through us. When Solomon was dedicating the temple, he […]
Read More Incline Our HeartsApparently nobody wants to be gullible. It’s good to be smart and not fall for anything. At the same time, though, in that bid to stay ahead of the pack and not fall for anything, there’s also a move towards cynicism that suggests it’s not good to stand for anything … other than an approach […]
Read More Soften Your HeartWho are you talking to? Helping out people who are doing their English exams, one of the questions will ask them to compose a piece of writing, maybe a letter or an article. One of the key questions they answer to assist them in excelling is that question: Who are you talking to? The audience […]
Read More Praying In the Secret Life Of Saints“You’re just like your Dad.” Years ago I wasn’t so keen on getting that comment. That’s primarily because my Dad is a lot older than me (I know, right, father older than son, whatever next). But I say that to say that I wasn’t always up for being labelled like a man I considered to […]
Read More M.O.T.H. – You Are His Children When …The following conversation, or something like it takes place in homes around the world. “Dad, will you get it for me?” “Yes, I will get it.” “Oh will you, Daddy?” “Yes, I will, I just said I would.” “Ahhhh do you promise, Daddy” “Yes, I promise.” “Ohhhh do you are you really going to do […]
Read More M.O.T.H. You Can Take My Word For ItLife is precious. This is a sentiment that few people would genuinely argue with. Even with the various activities that suggest otherwise. According to scripture, the first thing that went wrong with the perfection of creation was a murder. For in the day the seduction of sin took place, life was taken. Then what was […]
Read More M.O.T.H. – Reject Rage and Rejoice in ReconciliationFor I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:20) It’s a Matter Of The Heart. Following Jesus is not easy. The help He offers makes it achievable. Submitting to His leading makes it possible. In teaching the way to be, Jesus is […]
Read More M.O.T.H. – A Standard ExceedingThe Psalmist in this one makes an interesting assumption in this piece. Namely that to be with the Lord in His temple is a desirable place to be. He can back that up, however, by saying that those who want to be there are blessed and are recipients of good stuff from the God […]
Read More Psalm 24 – Who Is Going Up To Be With My Lord?https://youtu.be/xvAXbvMxTDU There is a lot of sound advice in this video. Advice I wish I had taken when I went through my own seasons of heartbreak. In as much as this is less than five minutes of advice, it’s worth considering each point carefully and exploring the scripture references to see what is being said […]
Read More How Can I Recover from a Broken Heart?https://youtu.be/O-eFyFNknts I came across this and it really struck home, especially in the light of some good advice I got from my wife today. Having endured certain issues in our lives, she informed me that although my heart is big, it is in need of protection. That is a true word and this video aptly […]
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