Our Bible reading this morning occurs just after the transfiguration, and shortly after the disciples are caught arguing about who of them is the greatest. The argument continues shortly afterwards again, with James and John asking…
No one wants to speak about death but it is very common! You know you are listening to radio stations aimed at older people when it has endless adverts about getting your funeral plans in…
It would be very hard to be enthusiastic about your future if you thought it would involve being treated unjustly. Jesus knew that He would suffer and be rejected as is recorded in Mark 8.…
It is important to be on God’s side as His judgement is complete. Rahab believed this as is recorded in Joshua 2. She said to the Israelite spies, “I know that the Lord has given you this…
A government official’s power can be evident to the people that he or she is responsible for. If that official breaks the set guidelines and rules the witness to others is greatly diminished. If they are honest…
Trust God for His provision and for His protection, there is no other way. A lady called Rahab who was known as a prostitute in Jericho became an unlikely heroine. Rahab heard about the miracle of…
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, ESV. As we begin the New Year it is…
In the Annual Report of the Bible Society there is a story from Iraq. It reads, 2,400 families received packages which contain food, hygiene items, Bibles and Scripture items. Bible Society obtained permission to distribute these relief…
Zechariah was a respected Priest, married to Elizabeth, they becamethe parents of John the Baptist, and although Zechariah never shows upin your Nativity scenes, he is an important figure in the story of Christ’sbirth. So…
It is vital to remember that God is not Australian. He is not unique to any country, race or colour. Our God created the world, every country and every human being. “The earth is the…