Genesis 50:20 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…. Joseph reflects on the hardship of his life and recognises it wasn’t about him, after all. I wonder how many of us would view our circumstances differently if we saw the greater good being accomplished – in us, through us and despiteContinue reading “Good for who?”
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The big picture
Genesis 50:20 The movie Now You See Me is about a group of illusionists who rob banks during their performances. We discover in the movie that they key to pulling off a great illusion is to get the audience to look intently and closely at what is happening. As a result of focusing on whatContinue reading “The big picture”
Not easy
Matthew 5:44 There is a perception that Jesus was a mild mannered, Clark Kent kind of guy, someone who was passive and weak. His followers have also earned that reputation with many looking on seeing Him as a crutch for those who can’t cope with the reality of life. Somewhere along the line it hasContinue reading “Not easy”
Feeling far from God
2 Chronicles 7:14 There may be times in our life where we feel we are far from God. Perhaps this is because we have ignored him, turned away from him or simply not believed in him. Then some hardship or crisis comes along and we call out to him to save us and at leastContinue reading “Feeling far from God”
Do it for your kids
The way we live today affects the lives of our children tomorrow. The values we hold will either make life easier or more difficult for those that follow in our footsteps. Sure, some characteristics are genetic but in general the decisions we make and the battles we win or lose now will impact the qualityContinue reading “Do it for your kids”
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