But God demonstrates His love (value) for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Rom 5:8 (NIV) Our personal value systems are stacked according to personal preferences, experiences, nature and nurture. You might value being neat, so other ’neat’...
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive. Ps 86:5 (NLT) What does being “ready to forgive” look like to you? It can be easy with the people we want to forgive but what about the people that downright drive us nuts? Forgiveness is not sweeping bad behaviour under...
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Cor 4:7 (NIV) In homes around the time Paul wrote this letter, there were many vessels and jars that were used for all kinds of things. The ones they used...
For He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry with good. Ps 107:9 (AMP) The first few lines of this Psalm speak of those who are on a journey, weary travellers… “Some wandered in the wilderness in a solitary desert track; they found no city for...
For we live by believing and not by seeing. 2 Cor 5:7 (NLT) PART 3 – Eyes Have It Go to PART 1>> Yesterday we talked about Daniel Kish and his ability to defy the beliefs and systems we have in place around blind people. Despite having both eyes removed...
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor 5:7 (NKJV) PART 2 – Blind Faith Go to PART 1>> Yesterday I mentioned the “Invisibilia” podcast episode, “How to Become Batman”. In it the hosts, Lulu and Alix, introduce Daniel Kish, a man who’d had both of his...
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor 5:7 (NKJV) PART 1 – Great Expectation I’ve been listening to a new podcast called “Invisibilia” which all you neuroscience buffs will love. Go check it out. “How to Become Batman” is a recent episode where the...
Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? Luke 24:5 (MSG) Dead Giveaway – Easter Series Part 8 Go to PART 1 >> Early in the morning, some friends headed to the tomb where Jesus had been buried. Maybe they talked a little, held each other while...
Son of man, can these bones live? Ezekiel 37:3 (NIV) Living Bones – Easter Series Part 7 Go to PART 1 >> After an impossible day that began in horror and ended in complete devastation, Jesus body was buried and sealed into a tomb. Guards surrounded it ensuring...
In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is, destroys that life. But if you let it go, reckless in your love, you’ll have it forever, real and eternal. John 12:25 (MSG) Life Held – Easter Series Part 6 Go to PART 1 >> After they had finished their...
