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We are in Psalm 119 verses 9 to 16 – verse 9 – is this not a question that many young men – and probably many young women in these days – would like to ask – with all that is going on around – drugs – drink – dirt – all kinds of impurity – acts……  ( Click for more )

Psalm 119 begins with blessing – and we have been thinking of ways in which we can be blessed and ways by which we can share that blessing and these blessings. The Psalms are Hebrew poetry – and poetry deals with feelings – rather than information – and in our Bible, and in our……  ( Click for more )

Psalm 19 was one of our recent Bible readings. It opens by speaking of the universe declaring the glory of God. Creation points to the Creator. All around us we see the Hand of God, and as part of God's Creation we have a duty and a responsibility to protect and appreciate what God has made. ……  ( Click for more )

A few weeks ago, I was reading in the book of Daniel – when one phrase came to me so clearly - "Stand for God". Jesus spoke about our being witnesses for HIM. That can involve feeling isolated or lonely at times. If you are finding it more difficult and more challenging,……  ( Click for more )

In Matthew Chapter 8, Jesus comes from these slopes, not far from Capernaum, where he has been teaching the Sermon on the Mount, and a man approaches Jesus. We are told that he is full of leprosy – covered with leprosy – Luke 5. Think of the pain - isolation - ostracism……  ( Click for more )

HERE I AM. Three simple words – “Here I am” – and they mean – I am available – I am available to listen – I am available and willing to hear what YOU are saying to me – and what YOU have to say to me. When we utter these words we never know where they……  ( Click for more )

This on-going storm appears fiercer in these early days of 2022 – within our own nation – but there are storms in other parts of the world too. I want to speak about storms – but first turn to Deuteronomy 11 verses 8 to 15 – Almighty God is speaking to Israel,……  ( Click for more )

In these opening words of Psalm 20 we read of something so relevant and apposite as we face the days and weeks of 2022 – these verses from the Book of Psalms are quite unique - the words of the prayerful concerns of the people of God for King David. The people are letting David know that they are……  ( Click for more )

Psalm 92 - A Psalm or Song - for the Sabbath day – or a word for last Sunday of the year – and even a vision for 2022. This Psalm tells us what to do - what to sing - when we gather together, in the Name of Jesus. It teaches us not only what to do - but why to do it - and how to do it……  ( Click for more )

There comes that moment when we have to trust God’s timing in our life – in our lives - in some new dimension – in some new way. As we emerge from Covid-19, many in the U.K. seem to be asking for a timetable for the way forward. That is not easy. When will all this……  ( Click for more )

Why would a young upstanding businessman marry a pregnant teenager who claimed to be a virgin? Because God told him to. Why do some people’s lives take the strangest turning at times? It can be that God is behind it all – (but not always!) Matthew 1 verses 18 to 25 are among the……  ( Click for more )

Psalm 2 - "Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?" Have you ever asked the question 'Why'? Why is this happening? Why, O God, am I in this situation? Why are these things happening? Why do people rage against God and conspire against the people of God? Why do……  ( Click for more )

As we come to what is called the first Sunday in Advent, turn to Psalm 25, where David seeks the Guidance of God - and shows us how to seek the Guidance of God. David is totally dependent upon God. That is a priority for those seeking guidance. No matter how serious his situation is, he keeps looking……  ( Click for more )

There is no better way to start your day than by having a ‘quiet time’ with God – and let our gracious God set the pace and the agenda for our day. It was the Perth City Mission Superintendent who introduced me to a “Quiet Time” - and the Latin/Greek teacher, at Perth Academy, leading Scripture……  ( Click for more )

We are in Romans Chapter 14 - such an appropriate timely passage - because we need to see clearly that ‘religion’ is a terrible thing - religion which demands its rights - its legal rights. Jesus Christ set us free from the shackles of legalistic religion - where people criticise and judge.……  ( Click for more )

We come to Romans Chapter 14 and verse 4 – as we read of how Paul deals with behaviour problems which can arise, and which do arise. To whom is the weaker brother responsible? God is his master. Welcome him. If God has welcomed him, you cannot refuse him. You may not always agree……  ( Click for more )

As we move into Romans Chapter 14, remember that we are reading one long section on Christian behaviour - how we are to behave in the eyes of God - in the Church of Jesus Christ - and in the world - as we seek to be faithful disciples of Jesus - and good citizens in society. Faithful disciples will……  ( Click for more )

Romans Chapter 12 - We have been reading this most practical section in the letter to the disciples of Jesus Christ who were living and serving in Rome. It is so physical - present your bodies - let your mind be transformed - and to those who are so committed, God gives His Promises. We are never……  ( Click for more )

In these opening words of Romans Chapter 12, Paul moves in verse 2 from Body to Mind. The mind can cast a shadow or a light upon our body. “As a man thinketh so is he.” Proverbs 23 verse 7. Don’t be a chameleon - be a caterpillar. A chameleon……  ( Click for more )

We move on to Romans Chapter 12 - we come to a section of Paul’s letter to disciples of Jesus Christ, where there is no problem in understanding what he is saying. There might be difficulty in obeying and applying his teaching - but that is a different matter. You know what he is getting at……  ( Click for more )

There are times when we must allow The Word of God to go deeper than the mind - and drop right into our heart. We are in Romans Chapter 11 - crucial verses for today. These three Chapters – 9, 10 and 11 - deal basically with the Jews - and the place of the Jews in the Plan of God - and Paul was……  ( Click for more )

We come to Romans Chapter 10 verse 16. People have many other things to do - and the writer asks the question - quoting from Isaiah - Who has believed? Who believed Isaiah? Very few. When Jesus was born, who believed the angels? Very few. Who believed the shepherds as they went around Bethlehem……  ( Click for more )

We arrive at Romans Chapter 10 and verse 13. For everyone who calls on the name of The Lord will be saved. This is where we see the other side of God’s Sovereignty, of which we read in Chapter 9. Yes, God chooses - God elects - God calls - but here we are reading of……  ( Click for more )

As we move into Romans Chapter 10, I am so grateful that God has given us a Rock on which we can stand. Some struggle on and sink - and fall far short of the glory of God. Paul prays for the Israelites – for the Israelis - his kith and kin - his family - his nation - the race to which he……  ( Click for more )