Deuteronomy 31: Read the Whole Bible Regularly

This is the 31st post in my Deuteronomy blog-series, which makes the case for us to engage with the Bible as often as we can, remembering what an incredible privilege it is to have access to it. Everyone benefits when we keep the Bible open in our lives: ourselves, those around us, and the next generation.

Deuteronomy 30: Be Strong and Courageous (a lot!)

This is the 30th post in my Deuteronomy blog-series, revisiting these famous words of Moses. Whatever you're feeling or facing today, you can be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.

We are more than what we do

My Lesson of the Month for July: we are more than what we do.

Numbers 18: Speak God’s Words Even If Opposed

Numbers 18: Speak God's Words Even If Opposed.   We come now to some of the strangest but also some of the most wonderful sections in Numbers. In chapters 22-24 we have a three-chapter interlude which seems on first viewing to invite incredulity from the 21st-century reader, but which actually offers incredible insight into the …

Choose to be Content

Choose to be Content. “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who …

Be Steadfast

Be Steadfast.   “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” (Isaiah 26:3)   This was a key verse for me last year when trust was my one word for the year. It comes back to me now because I think it’s important to hear these words …

A peace like no other

A peace like no other.   “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)   Welcome to May everyone. A new month, but not much has changed has it? …

Take Heart!

Take Heart!   “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)   We certainly have trouble in this world, don’t we? We had trouble enough before coronavirus came along, what with persecution and pollution, conflict and corruption, human trafficking and humanitarian disasters, but now it’s gone …

Remain in Me

Remain in Me.   “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)   Staying connected is so important in this time. I think we’ve all heard that and agree on it. We …

Leave room in your thoughts for God

Leave room in your thoughts for God.   “In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.” (Psalm 10:4)   I’d never noticed this verse before. I can’t say that Psalm 10 is one of my favourites, but when I read it the other …