'Thoughts of a saint and slave' from Sam Isaacson
 

Getting to know John: children of God
John’s favourite term for addressing the churches he oversaw was ‘little children’, and here we have the privilege of seeing him unpack what this means. We’ll take it in three chunks. Abide in him ‘And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence… [read more]

'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns
Originally posted Jul 30, 2010

Bible and Quote August 11-15
  (God to David through Nathan) I made you king over Israel and Judah. I freed you from the fist of Saul. I gave you . wives to have and to hold. And if that hadn't been enough, I'd have gladly thrown in much more. So why . evil? 2 Samuel 12:7-9 It is ungrateful to covet what God has prohibited, while we… [read more]

'Point of Reference' from Fred Price
Originally posted Jul 30, 2010

One Nation Under Gods?
       In an article for World Magazine titled, “Gods and Country”, Gene Veith makes several statements and poses a number of questions worth consideration. His central premise being, “America’s civil religion is becoming polytheistic, raising the question:… [read more]

'Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life' from Tom Kelly
Originally posted Jul 29, 2010

A Difficult Course
Golfers like to be able to enjoy playing the game. Many times we will choose courses that play to our strengths or, as in my case, lack of them. Such as a golfer who has trouble putting the ball in the fairway from the tee will look for a golf course that, though it has rough, is wide open with little or no trees… [read more]

'Word from Nairnshire' from Sandy Shaw
Originally posted Jul 27, 2010

Sweeties
In one morning Jesus Christ lost thousands of keenly interested people, as a direct consequence of his profound teaching, which they found awkward and difficult to embrace and accept. We can’t take this. He has lost us. They should have listened and allowed their minds to be stretched. To become mature disciples… [read more]

'Quiet Time' from Kasia Kedzia
Originally posted Jul 27, 2010

Undercover
I am about to embark on a new adventure. It’s a trip I have been planning for months. It has been thought through and well planned. Yet the closer the time drew to my departure the more anxious I became. When I first made the decision to take this trip it was for all the right reasons; to help, to serve, to learn,… [read more]

'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw
Originally posted Jul 26, 2010

When You Meet Jesus It Can Never Be As Though You Had Never Met Him.
In Luke Chapter 23 and at verse 24, Pilate caved in, and gave the people what they wanted. He is so weak. He is so spineless. He has no moral backbone, and just goes along with the critics of Christ Jesus and with the crowd. In reality, it was not Jesus who was on trial. It was them! Jesus is going to the Father, admittedly… [read more]

'Dose of Truth' from Brent Barnett
Originally posted Jul 26, 2010

A Pure and Holy Zeal
There are many character qualities that people in the church aspire to such as integrity, purity, perseverance, kindness, etc.  However, one that is not often considered and therefore often neglected is zeal.  Revelation 3:19 says, “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent.” … [read more]

''Christ in You...'' from Dale Krebbs
Originally posted Jul 25, 2010

The Bible and You (2)
God’s written Word - the Bible - has been given through the Holy Spirit, as "light" to all mankind. It is the living Word of Jesus, who IS the light of all the world, as we saw in part one last week. It is THE "lighthouse" for the stormy and frightening sea of this world - the only way to the shore… [read more]

'Stepping Out In Faith' from Nancy Watta
Originally posted Jul 25, 2010

A Changed Life Changes The World
Have you ever looked at a situation that did not make sense? It may have been a situation that started out bad and then turned into something good and wonderful? Yet, once the wonderful settled down, once again life became tough. The life of Paul was one such life. He was a man who hated Christians and spent his time making… [read more]

'Refreshment in Refuge' from Gina Burgess
Originally posted Jul 25, 2010

Of prayers and lack of faith
I have heard until I am sick to death this rubbish that people are not healed from their sicknesses because they just don’t have enough faith. To say that a person just doesn't have enough faith is an out right lie straight from the Father of Lies, Satan himself. You want to know why? Because God takes care of… [read more]