Psalm 100:4 Living with thankfulness allows us to appreciate and enjoy life. To be truly thankful though means to be fully aware that we are neither deserving of nor entitled to anything at all. That way we can be thankful for even the smallest good things in our life. Thankfulness should encourage a life ofContinue reading “Living a thankful life”
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Discontent drives out thankfullness
1 Chronicles 29:13 We seem to live in a world where the quest for more has replaced appreciation for what we have. Discontent can drive positive change but when constant and unrelenting it can be impossible to please. We are bombarded with advertising and are fascinated with the fantasies of perfect bodies, flash houses andContinue reading “Discontent drives out thankfullness”
Term and Conditions
Titus 2:11 What about those pesky terms and conditions that pop up on our screens when installing a new app on our phones, tablets and even computers. I don’t think anybody reads them; we just know that we want to use it, so we buy it or download it, and press Agree without too muchContinue reading “Term and Conditions”
Natural instincts
Galatians 6:7-8 If we are honest with ourselves, we will observe that our natural instinct is to follow our natural instincts. Think about it for a moment. If you followed through on your first response to feelings of anger, sexual attraction and need for money what would your life look like? It would probably beContinue reading “Natural instincts”
Bleak or bright
Habakkuk 2:14 The earth is and has been filled with violence, evil, corruption, perversion and extortion. There are glimpses of goodness that we see depending largely on where we live and the influence that brave people with Godly values have had. The bad things in the world can be overwhelming and frightening. The future canContinue reading “Bleak or bright”
Looking forward
2 Corinthians 4:16 Today’s good news is: From the moment we are born we begin to die. Well, it’s not really good news, is it? But it is reality. Even though there is a period of growth for the first 18 years or so our bodies are continually subjected to the dangers and deterioration ofContinue reading “Looking forward”
The new commandment
John 13:34-35 The Ten Commandments are often considered the benchmark or basis of good living even though they are impossible to completely fulfil. Even more difficult is Jesus’ command to his disciples to be known for their wholehearted and sacrificial love for each other. We tend to prefer to get stuck on the technicalities, interpretationContinue reading “The new commandment”
Tasteful conversation
Colossians 4:6 What we talk about and how we talk about others reveals a lot about who we are and what we believe. Many of us are satisfied to discuss superficial facts, tasteless gossip and general information. When it comes to expressing gratitude, sharing feelings and discussing the deep and meaningful things of life mostContinue reading “Tasteful conversation”
Letting your tongue loose
Proverbs 13:3 Most of us have at some time or another said something that we have regretted. Others do this on a more regular basis. One would think that because it is so common we would be quick to forgive and be readily understanding of others who let things out and later want to takeContinue reading “Letting your tongue loose”
The Bible
2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is a big book full of stories, poems, proverbs, parables biographies, letters and more. Most of it is easy to read and understand while some parts are difficult to make sense of. The Bible points people to God and helps those who decide to serve and follow Jesus. There areContinue reading “The Bible”
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