“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) – Increasingly we find ourselves surrounded by bad news – wars, crime, sickness, disasters, hatred….and we can easily feel overwhelmed. God offers us a “peace which transcends all understanding” in Christ (Philippians… Continue reading Phi 4:6 – God’s Peace
There used to be an old advert on TV for a coffee creamer called Cremora. The punch line, when the husband couldn’t find the Cremora in the fridge was, “It’s not inside it’s on top”. This creamer tasted like it belonged in a fridge but could be stored outside. However, the opposite is true of… Continue reading Psa 119:11 – Hidden inside
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17). Who doesn’t enjoy gifts? How much more amazing are gifts from God. He has many incredible gifts that He wants to give us, but His greatest gift is eternal… Continue reading Jam 1:17 – Gifts from above
How amazing would it be to get a glimpse into people’s heart? To be able to see what they really feel and think. Or maybe the more important question is – How can we get a real look into our own heart to see what we are really like? We can. “As water reflects the… Continue reading Pro 27:19 – Heart reflection
David says something mind-blowing in Psalm 139:1-4, “O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You… Continue reading Psa 139:4 – God ahead
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to get in touch with my non-existent farming skills at the Food Barn – an outreach program that teaches people to plant vegetables. We had to plant peas. I took the tiny pea and pressed it into the soft soil, as instructed. It just didn’t seem right.… Continue reading Jam 1:2 – Planted
“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” (Isaiah 32:18). This verse paints a beautiful picture of peace. A peaceful home set in a tranquil place. However, a peaceful home depends not on the setting of your house but on the setting of your heart. “Since, then, you… Continue reading Isa 32:18 – Peaceful home