Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew […]
Read More The Kind Of Response To ExpectThere are particular episodes of scripture that retain a massive interest from me. The healing of the man born blind as recorded in the gospel according to John is one of those episodes. There are many elements of the episode to appreciate as you come to it. There’s the question of the disciples wondering who […]
Read More Those Left Out Can Fit Right InIt must be genetic, but all my daughters ask probing questions. The eldest in particular can be insistent on a line of enquiry when the mood takes her. Recently, on one of the numerous walks we take together, she asked me a series of questions about what I would do if she did certain things. […]
Read More Life After RejectionMoses spoke thus to the people of Israel, but they did not listen to Moses, because of their broken spirit and harsh slavery. (Exodus 6:9 ESV) It is important not to underestimate the significance of the circumstances we face and where that’s coming from. If since childhood all the girl has ever heard is that she’s […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 06 – Reminders Amidst RejectionEven though I know how the story goes and even though I am aware that the outcome is far greater than this episode, the final hours of Jesus’ life before death as recorded in Matthew chapter 26 and 27 remain the most painful portions of scripture in the book. I read it and I feel […]
Read More Insights From Matthew – Lessons in Agony from GethsemaneI had been given hints of one sort or another over my upbringing. There were the rare occasions when my dad and/or Mum would be out giving leaflets explaining the church and the gospel. I have no recollection of going out with them during that, preferring the warmth and comfort of my home than being […]
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