Encouraging Christians, as long as its called today
James gets to the heart of the matter so we know exactly where we stand. Be doers and not just hearers of the word, deceiving ourselves. We are to go beyond reading and hearing the bible, especially when it gives us instructions, and if we don’t, there is a problem.
There are certainly seasons we can go through when it comes to engaging with the word, but it is important that that believer makes it a habit of going deeper into scripture. Thankfully there are lots of resources to help us...
Each time we choose not to practice self control, our desire to avoid sin and addictive behaviors can weaken. We then become comfortable with things that will always cause us to stumble on our journey of following Christ.
Are you being treated unfairly? Whether by a brother or sister in Christ or by a non Christian. And are feeling the sting of it which is causing you to seek your own justice. You know, making notes to use at a perfect time, building up the verbal arsenal to let them have it and... Continue Reading →
By focusing on Gods faithfulness in the past, we are able to face todays crisis's with confidence rather than fear. Chapters 5 to 14 in the book of Exodus are worth a read. The Israelites had been slaves to the Egyptians for a long time, and God sends Moses to have a chat with Pharaoh... Continue Reading →
There are two problems in the Church today that I don't think get enough air time and because of this I reckon it causes a lot of burn out and leaves individuals feeling purposeless. People overcommitting themselves , and committing ourselves to the wrong things. We all know a person or people in our Christian... Continue Reading →
As 2017 quickly comes to an end, I have been reflecting on the things I have learnt this year. With much to be thankful for, and as I think about the next 12 months, I find myself full of hope and determination. It was a massive time with lots of challenges but I wouldn't change... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. As I continue to read and study through the book of Ephesians, I have found myself slowing right down. I am usually a pretty fast reader, but since I started intentionally looking into... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ- by grace you have been saved. In a previous post I committed myself to writing some reflections on the book of Ephesians which... Continue Reading →
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