There is a song called, Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong. The sentiments of the song may appear rather cheesy to some, but amongst those lyrics is a sense of love that has enduring power. That theme of enduring power in love dominates this Psalm. The love of God described here takes on epic […]
Read More Psalm 136 – Enduring LoveLaw, Word, Statutes, Precepts, Decrees, Commands and Promises. Seven words used often in NIV in this Psalm to express what had been stated in the first Psalm. That the man is blessed who delights in the Law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night. That blessing is expressed in suffering and hardship, […]
Read More Psalm 119 – Life in the Law of the LordIt’s difficult to believe, but there was no deliberate planning for today. That remains the truth, however, that on this date we explore a Psalm that takes a different path to many of those that have been written to this point. Adoration and preparation seen in this Psalm of royal love. Fascinating to consider in […]
Read More Psalm 45 – A Love PsalmOne word of great importance that was jeopardised was the word intimacy. So precious and meaningful is that word that it is open to misinterpretation and abuse. Thus I am particularly thankful that this concept has been emphasised in the last year. The type of relationship God has always desired with me is an intimate […]
Read More December Thanks #22: IntimacyI love these kind of videos for what they do to deepen the appreciation for the Word. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Song of Shalom (A Reflection on the Song of Solomon)Everybody needs somebody. Twenty years ago I was a student at Essex University. It was the first time I lived away from home. I was far from my family and there was no one I knew in the area. Everything was new. It was all weird for me. I had no idea what to do. […]
Read More December Thanks #03: FriendsThere is a war going on. There is a war to be won. It is a war that takes place whether we believe it or not and it’s war that is happening in the unseen realm with repercussions felt in the seen realm. It’s important to see that struggle taking place in the context of […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: Finally … Win The StrugglePaul is serious about the church living the life in the light of the eternal plans revealed to them. He’s built a foundation of what God has done in Christ. He has described vividly why there’s good reason to rejoice in the glorious works of Christ. It’s in the light of that we are to […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: From The Old, Now Walk In The NewIt is sometimes easy to get the impression that following Jesus is an individual pursuit. Presentations of the faith gives the feeling that it’s a one time decision that you make to enjoy the good news and then go to heaven when you die. Those presentations obviously didn’t have Paul in mind when they were […]
Read More Exploring Ephesians: For God’s Sake, Grow UpUnity is an interesting concept. Getting it confused with conformity is so subtle and so prevalent whenever there’s an effort to paint unity in the eyes of one person or organisation. So unity in the light of the glorious God who has expressed a love that can never be fathomed fully is a far better […]
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