If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 Once we come to faith in Christ there is a shift in how we look at the world. A kind of realignment takes place in our heart and mind… Continue reading Seeking the Attributes of Heaven
As it is written, ‘what no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.’ 1 Corinthians 2:9 The apostle Paul follows the theme of wisdom and folly between God and mankind and points out that in our natural sinful state, we cannot… Continue reading The Deep and The Depths
And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 We have all experienced low energy days and I’m wondering what kind of booster do you use to get yourself going? Energy drinks and power-bars are the go-to for many,… Continue reading Pentecost – The Power Boost
Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 2 Peter 1:5-7 God, by the power of the Holy Spirit within us, and the provision of his spiritual gifts,… Continue reading Faith With All The Trimmings
“By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” John 15:8 The final lessons from Jesus would be poured out during the next seven days and, for the disciples, the privilege of sitting at the Lord’s feet was drawing to an end. Their literal baptism-by-fire was… Continue reading Learning and then Doing
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth. John 14:16 Have you ever sought advice about something, asked 3 or 4 different people and got 3 or 4 different answers? Sometimes you end up more confused than you were at… Continue reading The Opinion That Matters
Restore us again, O God of our salvation. Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Psalm 85:4,6 There have been numerous revivals in various countries over the centuries. In the 1730s and 40s the American colonies experienced the First Great Awakening. In Australia, the Methodist Church grew by over… Continue reading Restore and Revive
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 A mind that is at peace is a beautiful thing for it actually allows us the clarity to see the beauty in the things around us. Most, if not all of… Continue reading A Spirit of Peace
And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 There is a plan in place and there is work to be done but we are not expected, or indeed encouraged, to do God’s work in our… Continue reading Dressed for Success
Do not quench the Spirit.1 Thessalonians 5:19 The Holy Spirit is probably the lesser explored person of the Trinity and yet it is the part of God that dwells within every believer. The Holy Spirit has a work to do and God’s word warns us not to suppress that work. Galatians 5 v16 says to… Continue reading Unhindered
Guide Me Home 