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....

Love is patient, love is kind.… It is not proud .… It is not self-seeking …. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. From 1 Corinthians 13  (NIV) Comment These well known verses describe God’s love for us. I know that love is a verb; it involves action as well as feelings. I know that...

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (TNIV) Comment It’s easy to be grateful and full of joy when life is good. It’s not natural to be joyful when life is very challenging BUT it is possible. It’s also God’s desire for us. I’m not...