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Does Christianity Need Christmas?
Does Christianity ‘need’ Christmas? No. but it does carry a message of hope to the World. Continue reading
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A Tendency to Forget…
Do we sometimes forget all the freedoms we have because of the sacrifices made for us by those who fell on the battlefields of the past? Perhaps we also sometimes forget all that God has done for a us by sending His son to perish on the battlefield of the Cross, where the war against… Continue reading
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God’s Best at Your Worst
It’s funny how the Lord works through us when we least expect it and quite frankly momentarily would prefer not to be… He doesn’t need us to be at our ‘humanly’ best, He will use us now, in whatever condition we find ourselves in… Continue reading
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You Came Through Jesus Whichever Road you Came by…
Our stories can seem to us perhaps ordinary, or perhaps boring, but all are saved by the amazing grace of God and every new life in Christ is a miracle. Continue reading
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The Quest for Immortality and The Hope of Easter
There is no real dispute among serious historians about the validity of the claim that Jesus rose from the dead. The only real dispute is whether you believe that it is sufficient to solve the quest for life or not. What is a Christian and how to become one: https://www.gotquestions.org/become-a-Christian.html Continue reading
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Cancel Christmas?—You can try, but you can’t ‘Cancel’ Christ!
Should Christians worry when there are threats to cancel Christmas? Continue reading
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A Good Pruning Brings New Life
A friend asked the question, “Is it okay to prune my shrub back hard because it has become unruly and leggy?” I double checked online and then answered in the affirmative. My friend was concerned it would look dead and woody, so I assured them that they will get some nice fresh growth when it… Continue reading
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Be Assured, not ‘Worked’ Up? Having Assurance of your Faith
Some Christians question their assurance of salvation based on whether they said the right words when they prayed to receive Christ. So, what are we to rely upon, and how are we to be saved? https://youtu.be/C_TTVhEUcc8 Continue reading
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Being Perfect?
Mankind’s insatiable appetite for progress, improvement and perfection drives us to seek great achievements in fulfilling that appetite. One can easily become obsessed with things like accumulating knowledge, attaining athletic prowess or taking extreme measures to maintain our youthful good looks. But does this really achieve what it sets out to do…? “I think everybody… Continue reading
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Can a Leopard Change its Spots?
How many times have you heard the expression that a leopard cannot change its spots? Perhaps you don’t believe that people can change but, according to the Bible, even the worst of sinners who repent can be transformed. Watch this video “Hope Beyond Coronavirus” : https://youtu.be/KoQMg4-u-wU Continue reading
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Worshipping at the High Places
Worship can take many forms but the stipulation from Scripture is to worship in ‘Spirit and in Truth’. There is, however a danger of us committing idol worship. There can also be a tendency for us to add something to the simple worship of God. Let’s see what Manasseh, King of Israel did once he… Continue reading
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It’s Friday, But Sunday is Coming… – Luke 23
Finally, after all the plotting and scheming by the religious leaders they were getting their way and were openly calling for His demise. So that was that, Jesus would be crucified. His disciples and followers must have been confused and bewildered at this turn of events. Continue reading
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Death Will Pass-Over Luke 22 (22/24)
The whole of Jerusalem is preparing for Passover. Jesus, the Son of God will soon become the Passover Lamb. His sacrifice and the subsequent application of His blood will cause death to pass-over those to whom it is applied, freeing them from their slavery to sin and death. Continue reading
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The True Wealth of the Coming King – Luke 19 (19/24)
We pick up the account here in Jericho, but Jesus has always been heading towards Jerusalem. There is still much to be said and done, still more to learn from Jesus, but the very purpose of His visitation (to earth) will soon come to a head. Meanwhile, the jealous leading religious Jews of the city… Continue reading
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Eternal Perspective – Luke 18 (18/24)
Communicating with God is a fundamental aspect of our spiritual life. But God will not be mocked. God is spirit and He can see straight through to our hearts when we pray. If we think we can impress God with fancy prayers for all to see with an attitude of superiority because of our ‘self-righteousness’,… Continue reading
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Stewardship – Luke 16 (16/24)
Stewardship is an important issue for the people of God. Above all else that we should be good stewards of, the Gospel message is chief among them, because the Gospel message is the power of God. Continue reading
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Lost and Found – Luke 15 (15/24)
This is what grace looks like: God giving us what we don’t deserve by seeking us and giving us a second chance. He is seeking the lost sheep and the things of value that were lost to Him. Those who are in-Christ, were lost but have now been found. What could be better than that? Continue reading
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Reject or Repent, How are you doing? – Luke 13 (13/24)
It is inherent within us to determine ‘how we are doing’ in relation to ‘making it’ to whatever one thinks heaven is; what happens when we die? will we make it? We instinctively know that we must give an account of ourselves… Continue reading
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Inner Life – Luke 11 (11/24)
Luke turns his attention to internal matters as he records the things Jesus taught. We learn that God is a benevolent God who wants to hear from us and is delighted to answer our prayers. Our inner life is vital. Trying to make ourselves righteous by own efforts will achieve nothing. Continue reading
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Who do you Say I Am? It’ll Cost You – Luke 9 (9/24)
Who do the people say that I am, who do you say I am? What is the cost and manner of service for the Lord Jesus? These questions are broached in this chapter… Continue reading
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Thank you for your kind words of encouragement Ruth, love to you all…
Another excellent article Paul. I especially like the scriptures you have put in too. Thank you for your encouraging word…
It occurred to me that you could almost write the same article for Easter, but of course Christmas seems to…
Yes, that’s a great question to ask. It would expose a persons worldview pretty quickly and give you a a…
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Wonderful Paul! Thank you for sharing 🥰🥰 Sent from Outlook for Androidhttps://aka.ms/AAb9ysg