Devotionals

Have you ever come across a Bible verse that seems to be your nemesis – a scripture that has the ability to wind you up to the point where you question whether it was put in the Bible by mistake?
Continue reading “Hope Deferred.”

A few years back, I had the blessing of attending 3 weddings – 2 in the usual way, and one by tuning in to a special broadcast over the internet. I noted that all 3 services had some similarities, but some differences. This may have had something to do with the fact that while one couple are both Christians who seek to put Jesus at the centre of their lives, the other 2 couples don’t profess any faith that I’m aware of.
Continue reading “Two are better than one.”

Naomi’s family lived in Moab for roughly a decade. During a famine, they left Israel in favour of a place where there was food. Her husband died, but she watched her sons settle down and marry. Then they also died, leaving Naomi with just her daughters-in-law.
Continue reading “Learning From Naomi By Sarah Tummey.”

I’d like to tell you about a man called Phil, who used to be something of a rogue. He was involved in the world of Welsh rugby, which is a tough scene that allures rough-necked characters, and for many years, Phil was one such man.
Continue reading “He Had A Dream!”

The following poem was written by a dear friend of mine, who has been a huge source of encouragement in my life.
Continue reading “Check With The Saviour, By David Jenkins.”

I love the story in Daniel chapter 3, of the 3 Hebrew boys exiled from their homeland, who wouldn’t back down when they were told to bow before a golden image. They saw bowing as an act of worship, and they were only going to worship one person – Almighty God himself!
Continue reading “Even If Not Faith.”

I used to read devotionals where people talked about having a “Word for the year”, and I thought that was great for them, but didn’t apply to me. Then, a couple of years ago, the Lord started giving me annual words of direction, and they have been such a blessing.
Continue reading “The Unforced Rhythms Of Grace.”

It’s 2019, and now we have to remember that every time we write the date. How many times before the end of January will I get it wrong, and go back to writing 2018, only to cross it out and start again? By February, I’ll be used to the new numbers, but I’m sure the year will fly, and it’ll soon be time to start writing 2020!
Continue reading “Happy new Year!”

In the beginning was The Word, and The Word was with God, and The Word was God. He was with God in the Beginning. Through him all things were made. Without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.
Continue reading “The First Christmas, by Lou Beard.”

With Christmas coming quickly upon us and everyone focusing on the birth of our saviour Jesus, I cannot help but think of the most important person in the story, Mary – a young girl promised to be married then suddenly having her whole world turned upside down.
Continue reading “The Heavenly Father Who Provided For Mary Still Cares Today, by Kay Warner.”