Transformation
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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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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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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 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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Mission Ready—Preparing the Heart – in The Wilderness (3/5)
In order to get us to the place where we can completely rely upon God and trust in His Word, our hearts must be prepared… The third article in the series Mission Ready… More in the series: https://notrecommendedforministry.wordpress.com/tag/missions/ 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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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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Hopeless Rebel…?
We hold David up as an example, a paragon of virtue and as a type of Christ. And he is – but he is still a sinful human being and even godly men can err. David recognised his own weakness as a sinner; a rebel by nature from birth. But it is a great encouragement… 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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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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In the Storm – Peace, Be Still
Are you ever accused of not having enough faith when life gets tough? Are you in the middle of a storm and long for calm. Do you long for peace in the midst of chaos? Jesus wants us to learn to trust Him and not be afraid, despite what may be happening in our lives!… 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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Power and Authority – Luke 20 (20/24)
You can imagine the Pharisees wondering who this upstart was who turns up and acts like He owns the place. Here was Jesus throwing tables around, teaching about Scripture like He wrote it and constantly insulting them as though they didn’t know God at all. 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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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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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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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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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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