Here are some of the bits about being a Christian and following Jesus that I would definitely put in a brochure to market it: Being a Christian means having your sins forgiven and a clean slate with God Following Jesus is an assurance of rest for your soul Living the way God wants strengthens you […]
Read More Welcome To Suffering!!Even 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 GethsemaneWhere You Wouldn’t Expect Him Fred Hammond sang and popularised a song called The Living Word which depicted the contrasting aspects of Jesus. See how he is a holy king and a carpenter. Admire how He is an awesome ruler and at the same time a gentle redeemer. Matthew begins the contrast in the Messiah […]
Read More Insights From Matthew – The Refugee Child KingIt was one of those days. Work brings up a range of characters and sometimes there are ones gifted by God to test the very fruit that He has placed in you through the Spirit. (You know what I’m saying.) So the deal is to see whether the fruit will emerge or if someone a […]
Read More Do You Want to Live Forever?Blame MLK For This One I was reflecting on my reading consumption of late, and I must confess I’m rather pleased with how much I’m consuming. Yet I know I could do a bit better in finishing some of the ones I start and stop to read others. So, for example, having mentioned it a […]
Read More Christian Conundrums – For Convenience’s SakeFor even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) God’s history of turning the underdog into the big dog is etched across the Old Testament, highlighted in the rise of David. One moment a shepherd boy in the […]
Read More Jesus Is … The Son Of ManThis evening’s entry was scheduled to be on Essentials, but some news I received today sent me over the edge and something I had planned to write on later has to be expressed now at least in part. I don’t know if you’ve ever raged at God, but I know I have. I’ve been aware […]
Read More On Outrages, Injustices, Travesties and TraumasThe crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts. (Proverbs 17:3) A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17) Back in the day the religious status quo went as follows – if you were rich, happy and healthy then that was […]
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