When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by […]
Read More OTKC 15: Fast In SecretKey Episode Scripture: Jonah 1-4 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it. (Jonah 3:10 ESVUK) The book of Jonah covers one episode in the life of the prophet. The episode, among […]
Read More For 40 Days – Day 28: Doomsday: ConceptsKey Episode Scripture: Jonah 1-4 So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows. (Jonah 1:15-16 ESVUK) Nineveh was 40 Days from Doomsday. This was the message that Jonah was tasked with communicating to them. […]
Read More For 40 Days – Day 27: Doomsday: ContentHe said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 16:15-17 (ESVUK) What an honour it must be to have an insight that could […]
Read More Revelation and RebukeThe Bible is very helpful to help followers of Jesus in their journey. Prayer is crucial to that journey. There are plenty of prayers in scripture that are inspiring and uplifting, as well as that, though, they’re instructive as to what we can learn about prayer. This was the thinking that motivated the first episode […]
Read More Word In, Word Out – Episode 01: On Psalm 86My dear friend, the Captain, Kelvin, loves the character and book of Nehemiah. With good reason. It’s worthwhile considering the book as an insight into the heart of a man that loves God and loves the people of God and uses his position to bring about the much needed change. It was my privilege to […]
Read More For Reading Out Loud – Nehemiah 1The idea of making the most of the words I have has been something that has followed me for decades. Making the most of the words was seen in making notes of those words and storing them in notepads. Making the most of the words was seen in putting some of those words together to […]
Read More Word In, Word Out – Welcome and Episode 01Nothing should contaminate or spoil the mind. Anxiety and worry will do that. It’s not easy to deal with that. It is important that it’s dealt with. The invitation is made to communicate with God in various ways and be clear in what ails you and trust Him. Express it clearly. Know that He cares. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Make Your Requests KnownWhen it happened this is how he felt: distraught, confused, hurt. He could have reacted by withdrawing and simmering in bitterness. He could have reacted with furious aggression and contempt. Acknowledging his feelings, though, he breathed out a prayer for strength and received the Spirit. He reached out in love, he sought to repair any […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Do Not Be Overcome … But OvercomeWhen plans don’t work out, prayer and praise help to bring about a proper perspective on God’s purposes. Praise in the Creator whose plans prevail. He puts us on the right track as we prayerfully look to Him in the disappointments and setbacks. Praise is not the neglect of the pain and frustration. Prayer and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Plans, Prayer, Perspective and Praise
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