Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Ps 31:24 (NIV) Keep it Still It's unclear when David wrote this Psalm – Some believe it was after the treachery of Keilah, others believe it was written years later after his son Absalom rebelled against...
I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life. John 8:12 (NLT) A great light rose upon the earth the day Jesus was born… heralded by angels, announced by the stars and...
God is within her, she will not fall. God will help her at break of day. Psalm 46:5 (NIV) Included in the title of this Psalm is the word “alamoth,” which indicates that this is the female (she) part of the song. The whole Psalm is a declaration of God’s deliverance...
Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Matt 6:21 (NLT) TREASURES – PART 3 Go to PART 1 >> There is a beautiful story in Luke 7 about a woman who had lived a hard life, ravaged by sin, and cast out by the community. She had...
Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Matt 6:20 (NLT) TREASURES – PART 2 Go to PART 1 >> Giving gifts is part of celebrating, it’s a way of expressing our love for others. But for my...
Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Matt 6:19 (NIV) TREASURES – PART 1 At Christmas, parties are in full swing, decorations are up, and stores are stocked high with gifts. My...
On the 4th day, “God made two lights, the larger to take charge of Day. The smaller to be in charge of Night; and he made the stars… God saw that it was good.” Gen 1:16 (MSG) We all love day-time. So much is achieved in its warmth. Vision is clear and life...
With God, one day is as good as a thousand years, a thousand years as a day. God isn’t late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and...
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Heb 4:12 (NIV) Stories of Glory One of my favourite set of books is the...
So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. Matt 10:31 (NLT) Master Step In Matt 10, Jesus gives the disciples the “authority” to heal the sick, cast out demons, raise the dead and give freely to those in need – He was...
