I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. Hosea 11:4 NIV Comment Ever feel tied down, tied up? Limited by your limits? I do. I chafe against all the restrictions that come day by day as I try to get work done, spend time with family, deal with my latest tech crisis and have a bit...

“How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?”  John 5:44 Comment The Bible show us that things go horribly wrong when instead of being obedient to God we do things to please and impress one another, to get recognition; when we seek ‘the...

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after...

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,” 2 Timothy 3:16 NIV Comment I read with interest an article in the Times titled ‘Marriage Masterclass’ written by a journalist (who states he’s an atheist) about the Marriage Course which he attended. It was clearly a good and life changing experience. He writes “I can...

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst. 1 Timothy 1:15 (NIV) Comment I find it easy to forget what a big issue sin is and the price Jesus paid to deal with the problem. When this happens it affects the way I...

Jesus said ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’. Mark 12:31 Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 Comment I have been unwell this week but my husband gets full marks for sympathy and practical caring. He sits and talks to me, gives me paracetamol, tea and interesting reading material. He cooks and reassures...

For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit. 1 Thess 4:7-8 Comment In the work that we do we come across people who are struggling with themselves and their relationships....

The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? Jeremiah 17.9 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36.26 And hope does not put...

Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 (NLT) Comment Do you get bogged down with stuff? I do. I can get bogged down with my never ending to do list, work deadlines, money etc. I can also get bogged down with the things I feel – like worrying I’m not a good...

If the LORD is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the LORD is with us....