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The dad who runs to you and me
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” [Matthew 13:14] “Father God… father me.” The words have come to me a lot recently and I don’t know why.…
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The law that brings life!
“… because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:2) I can recall various experiences attending courts of law as a district newspaper journalist years ago, reporting on different types of criminal and civil cases. Some of these moments…
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Just respond to this
“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” (1 John 3:16) I don’t sleep well most nights. A single awakening moment seems to fire my brain into full thinking mode and I am often awake from 4am…
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Navigating Sargasso upon a storm-tortioned sea
“They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” Mark 4:41 Sargasso, streams of yellow or brown carpet seaweed grapes, entrapping an area of the North Atlantic Ocean – defines the so-called ‘Sargasso Sea’ with no land boundary where four oceanic currents conjoin; known mythically as…
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The tightrope of faith
Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. John 12:2 There are certain ‘definites’ in life, which are reassuring. The death and resurrection of Jesus and the grace, the hope of the gospel, are absolutes we can rely on through the ups…
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A call to battle for kindness
Happy New Year and all that… this is the traditional time for people to set their goals and agendas for the 12 months ahead. In my own family, we take time to look back at the previous New Year’s resolutions we made as individuals last January, to see our progress and then we agree to…
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It’s just amazing! – various thoughts on remembering God’s love
Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this. (Revelation 1:19) I moved house recently and I was sitting in our new lounge the other day and simply thanking God for what he has done in my life. When I look back, it’s just…
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World War 3?
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your…
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Gallantry
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1: 10 Sometimes in life you come across a circumstance and have to stand up for what’s…
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Sabbath
Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. (Genesis 2:3) “Look at that beauty – all destroyed by those steel works.” I turned my head quickly to find a stranger sidled up to me, mirroring my own gaze…
