Describe your life at the moment. Anxious, overwhelmed, fearful of your finances, your health or your future? Lots of giant problems, making you anxious and robbing you of your peace of mind and heart? Israel felt the same way heading into the promised land. The wilderness was hot and uncomfortable. The land they were heading… Continue reading Heb 4v3 – Entering His rest
If you are suffering under a terrible financial situation or terrible illness or loss, and someone comes along and says, “Don’t worry, I’ve been through this exact situation, and I overcame it. I will show you how to do the same.” What a blessing that would be. What a comfort to be guided and restored… Continue reading Joh 16v33 – Overcome
It’s one of the most classic Bible stories known by believers and non-believers alike. It’s the story of Jonah and the whale. Yet, while some may laugh and others marvel, God uses this divine story to share a life-changing message. We may start the story as observers, but we end it rooting for Jonah and… Continue reading Jon 4v11 – The Unlikely Hero
What a crazy and enthusiastic welcome we get every time we return home…from our dogs. Even if we have only been gone 30 minutes, they bark and lick and bounce and spin in a show of joy as if we have been gone for months. Dog years and dog time aside, it is the most… Continue reading 2Ti 4v8 – True Love
“It was all in vain. I worked so hard on trying to get the promotion, but I was rejected.” “I spent so much of my money on this, but it turned out to be a waste.” In life, we all have experiences where we have invested so much of our time, energy, and maybe even… Continue reading 1Co 15v58 – In vain
Petrified trees are amazing! They look exactly like a tree but are solid stones. They are created when a tree is buried by sand and water. Over time the organic material is replaced by minerals, cell by cell. Water containing dissolved minerals flows through the buried tree replacing the organic material, preserving the tree’s shape… Continue reading Eze36v26-27 – Stone trees
You are travelling home late at night, and get a flat tyre. It’s dark, and you’re alone. Is your first response to panic feeling frightened and vulnerable, or do you immediately notice the angel beside you and ask for God’s divine protection? There are three Bible passages where God assures us of the presence of… Continue reading Psa 91v11 – Angels all around
You are about to call a friend; or make a decision about a personal matter; or head to work, school, or university. What is the first thing you do? In Colossians 3:17, we read, “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God… Continue reading Col 3v17 – Life’s parentheses
“What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” (Romans 4:3). It’s one of the greatest promises of God, that we are counted as righteous in his sight. But, it is also one of the greatest conundrums. Does this mean I don’t need to live righteously because I already… Continue reading Rom 4v3 – The priest’s gift
It’s a new series trending on Netflix – “Binge-worthy”, it promises. It’s Saturday night, and so you start watching. There is some profanity, but you decide to overlook that. There is definitely sexual content, but what show nowadays doesn’t have this? Eventually, after watching three episodes, you turn it off. How does it make you… Continue reading Psa 119v37 – Don’t watch this!