Zoom. Wow, it’s incredible. The ease with which we can connect with people, regardless of where they are in the world. It’s instant communication. Connect. Talk. Disconnect. And then back to our life. It’s so convenient. Yet, while this is great for connecting with colleagues or family or friends, do we sometimes feel we can… Continue reading Deu 30:20 – The Zoom God
“Pass me the salt.” “Please put that box upstairs.” “Drive to this address.” All of these are simple everyday instructions, yet have you considered what is actually happening? Without you physically moving or touching anything or anyone, physical items – salt, box, car, person – are moving from one place to another. That’s the power… Continue reading Mat 12:36 – Idle Words
A close family member’s actions have hurt you. You continue to have negative thoughts about them and find it difficult to forgive them. You pray to God to forgive you for all your sins, but in your heart, you have not yet fully forgiven them. You still feel angry and upset and even find it… Continue reading Joe 2:13 – Heart tear
“When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?”” (John 6:5). It’s a crowd of 5000 people. What would you have answered?“Philip replied, “Even if we worked for months, we wouldn’t have enough money to feed them!”” (John… Continue reading Joh 6:5 – The wrong answer
It’s a postcard scene. The heavens bursting with colour as the sun sets over the distant mountains beyond the rows of vines. Springtime means the vines are awakening from their winter nap as new leaves appear. However it’s not the sunset or the vines that grab our attention – but the soil. The soil is… Continue reading Joh 15:5 – Bad soil
Do you know that Israel is only the size of the Kruger National Park? The population is only approx. nine million – about the same as the population of London. Yet Israel has a disproportionate impact on world politics. For example, a search of Google shows Israel, which is 114x smaller than Algeria, appears four… Continue reading Eze 5:5 – Centre of the world!
“Walkies!” One word and our dogs are transformed from deep sleep to fevered excitement. As we walk down our long driveway, they run all over the place, freely sniffing and exploring. However, when we go out the gate, we attach their dog leads. The rest of the walk is a little more constrained as they… Continue reading Joh 8:36 – The dog walk
“I take you to be mine to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part.” There is nothing more special than seeing a radiant bride walk down the aisle while the groom… Continue reading Hos 2:19-20 – The wedding vow
“Only three more sleeps before my birthday.” Can you remember the excitement as a child of your birthday? Counting down the days to your special day. Waiting in anticipation for the day to arrive. Mounting excitement in expectation of the gifts or the special party that was planned. Only three more sleeps. So close. In… Continue reading Mic 7:7 – Excited anticipation
We all want peace in our lives. However, we confuse tranquillity with peace. Lying on a tranquil beach is not the same as peace. Our worries and fears can still trouble us. In fact, Jesus was able to sleep in a small boat that was sinking in a storm (Luke 8:23) – that’s divine peace.… Continue reading Psa 34:14 – Pursue peace