Sanctification
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Gratitude: The Superpower that brings Contentment…
There is a battle going on in our minds continually: between our ego and the will of God. It’s an ancient battle that saw the world fall into sin and away from God. It’s no wonder that we feel so discontent, anxious and worried about so many things. Following Jesus is the only path that… Continue reading
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Contentment
‘Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the LORD … “Why did we ever leave Egypt?”’ A Poem Continue reading
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The Best Years of my Life?!—From Bullied to Beloved, to Confidence in God.
Some say that your school years are the best years of your life. I hated school and looking forward to leaving was a source of comfort, so these words did not give me much hope. Being bullied, may have ruined a big part of my younger years, but it doesn’t have to determine how life… Continue reading
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The Secret Place of His Presence
Where do we go when we are short of resources? If we are hungry we go to the fridge. If we are thirsty we go to the tap. If we need help, advice or a listening ear we might go to a friend. What if we are drained of energy, enthusiasm, or joy? What if… Continue reading
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Sunday Takeaways—Keep Going
Life can be pretty hard sometimes and trying to fulfil the calling upon our lives can seem endless and fruitless, but keep going and continue to fulfil the ‘ministry’ God has placed before you… Continue reading
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A Change of Heart
Forgiveness is at the very heart of Christianity – beginning with Christ, as God forgave our sins through Him – but forgiveness is difficult, even for the Christian, as it is so counterintuitive to our old nature and the cultural norm. As Christians, our outward actions should always reflect the inner heart change that Jesus… Continue reading
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Sunday Takeaways—Navel Gazing: The Right Perspective?
“The service commenced and as soon as the first hymn/song was announced I began to well up. We started to sing, and in that way that happens on occasion – your life, your feelings and the moment collide and collude to hit you where you’re at.” 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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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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Left To Our Own Devices?
During the Covid19 lockdown period many of us had a lot of time on our hands. I don’t know about you but I made many plans to catch up on all the things I complain I don’t usually have the time to do. It’s surprising how difficult it can sometimes be to motivate ourselves to… Continue reading
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Who’s on the Throne?
Sometimes, I think we can switch between being like Saul, or being like David, as we navigate our walk through the Christian life. Where is your heart today? Do you trust and seek the Lord in all things, or are you content doing your own thing? Continue reading
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What is True Religion? To Live Differently – Luke 6 (6/24)
Jesus teaches that in order to have true religion we must live a different way. To the religious Jews nothing is more sacrosanct than the Sabbath. They think they are pleasing God by forcibly enforcing the Sabbath laws upon the people, hanging a weight on them that even they struggle to keep. Jesus hits right… Continue reading
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Be Angry or Be Still?
When we feel unjustly treated, we often grumble and lash out. Psalm 4:4-5 helps us to find a better way… Continue reading
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Strong Roots
What do you have strong roots in? Watch this video “Hope Beyond Coronavirus” : https://youtu.be/KoQMg4-u-wU Continue reading
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Counter-Culture – Love Beyond Tribe (3/3)
How easy it is to love those who love us, since we are nice, agreeable people! But what about those who don’t reciprocate? Some thoughts from the Sermon on the Mount. Continue reading
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Counter-Culture – The Extra Mile (2/3)
What image does turning the other cheek, going the extra mile or giving away your coat conjure up in your mind? Some thoughts from the Sermon on the Mount. Continue reading
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Commonly Misused Scripture – “I Stand at the door and knock”
Which picture is more accurate to the intended meaning of Revelation 3:20? Will you let Him in? Continue reading
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Counter-Culture – Reflecting a Change of Heart (1/3)
An eye for an eye..? We have been inexorably drawn into the claims culture. We are bombarded with adverts like, “Have you been in a no-fault accident?” We have been given to believe that someone is always to blame; Jesus reminds us that it used to be normal to seek recompense when wronged, even to… 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