Genesis 9:2 ‘The fear and dread of you will fall upon all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air’ Whether it is taming a tiger or breaking in a horse. Whether it is trying to get a bird to sit on a shoulder or a cat to do what itContinue reading “Out of the Wild”
Tag Archives: good news
Doing or being
1 John 4:9 I think all religion can be summarised as being about humans trying to impress a god, being a god or striving to become a god. It is generally hard work and one is never sure whether they have done enough or are good enough to achieve the state or status they areContinue reading “Doing or being”
Saved
Matthew 1:21 Some think Jesus was simply a good teacher, others know him as a prophet, some would say he was some sort of magician, others don’t think he existed at all. Most don’t realise that the evidence from inside and outside of the Bible unavoidably points to him being who he said he is.Continue reading “Saved”
The wrong gospel
Romans 1:16 You could be excused for coming to the conclusion that Jesus is all about church buildings, rules, regulations, traditions, priests, guilt and of course money. Many and various versions of Christianity over the last two thousand years have created systems, traditions and even buildings that become synonymous with following Jesus. Somehow the goodContinue reading “The wrong gospel”
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”
Best news ever
“It’s not good news it’s the best news ever” This is a line from the song Best News Ever by Mercy Me. The song describes how, unlike any other religion, that even though the gap between us and God is unachievable He took it on Himself to bridge that gap through Jesus. God knew thatContinue reading “Best news ever”
A new you
We have all done, heard, seen and been part of things that we would rather forget. They might have been regretful, painful and even abusive. Whatever it was there are feelings of guilt, shame, anger and regret that just won’t go away. If that is the case then you need the new life that comesContinue reading “A new you”