You Know All My Thoughts You discern my thoughts from afar. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. Psalm 139 Research is done on a myriad of topics across the globe, so it probably won’t surprise you to hear that a university in Canada embarked on a… Continue reading I Am Fully Known (2/3)
Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:6,7 Not one of us… Continue reading Abundant Forgiveness
Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. 1 Samuel 2:3 You would be forgiven for thinking that these are the words of a prophet, for they are strong words; accusatory words. So, who could… Continue reading Pride Weighs Heavy
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 Think of all the conversations that you have had so far this week. Did you come away with a smile on your… Continue reading Be Nice
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 A question that is often asked after a challenging project or quest is, “If you… Continue reading Your Choice
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.Proverbs 14:29 It can be so hard at times to keep our mouth closed when our hackles are raised. Our first instinct is always to respond, but we do have a choice in how that response is made. If… Continue reading Restraint
Acts 11:23 – When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose. It is such a wonderful thing to see the grace of God at work in someone’s life, especially when it is someone you have been praying… Continue reading Steadfast and Faithful
Acts 7:60 – And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” If ever there was a man who reflected Jesus, it was Stephen. Luke first introduces us to him in chapter 6 when the first catering committee was elected. Seven men of good… Continue reading Grace in Action
Titus 3:2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. Here we have another challenging verse about our everyday behaviour toward each other. Don’t let yourself get dragged into futile discussions and unproductive arguments. In James chapter1 we are reminded, let every person be quick… Continue reading A Gentle Answer
Romans 6:1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? What a question. Unfortunately, over the years I have heard people say that you don’t have to worry about what you do because God has already forgiven you, (mainly not Christian people, thankfully). I have wondered why they… Continue reading New Creation
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