Category: DEVOTION

THE STRONGEST FOUR-LETTER WORD!

THE STRONGEST FOUR-LETTER WORD!

Isn't it just spine-tingling when you have a divinely inspired life-lesson delivered to your brain-box, by way of real life experiences? (300000 Vk "Untitled Hidden Track") I had a conversation the other day with someone at work who I’ve never previously spoken with much, and a pleasant conversation it was too. In the course of discussion this gentleman … Continue reading THE STRONGEST FOUR-LETTER WORD!

ARE CHRISTIANS UNLOVING?

ARE CHRISTIANS UNLOVING?

Two years ago I wrote a rather critical and sarcastic post about the Church, at a time when I felt particularly unloved and unappreciated in the churches I had attended over the previous few years. My attitude was actually defensive: I felt offended and disappointed. I was so concerned with how I felt that it didn't occur … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS UNLOVING?

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAITH

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAITH

  If you’ve been a Christian for more than a few days, your faith has been tested. And this is consistent with scripture. God will test us to see if our faith is genuine and to make us stronger (note 1) and he will discipline us (2). Our enemy will test us to try to destroy our … Continue reading HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAITH

HEAVEN: WHAT WILL BE LEFT OF YOU?

HEAVEN: WHAT WILL BE LEFT OF YOU?

In the twinkling of an eye we will be immortal (1 Corinthians 15:50-52). That is, those of us who’ve accepted the gospel message about Jesus Christ (verses 1-8), and so are forgiven of our old way of life. What intrigues me is the question of who we will be when we are changed. Oh, the … Continue reading HEAVEN: WHAT WILL BE LEFT OF YOU?

FAITH IS LIKE GARLIC

FAITH IS LIKE GARLIC

Don’t you just smell one of those forced analogies coming, like someone trying to hammer a square peg into a round hole? Actually, if you make the round hole big enough, the peg will just drop right in there, no probs. Here’s the big hole… I made a delicious stew yesterday, and being one of … Continue reading FAITH IS LIKE GARLIC