Malachi 3:1 As we start Advent it is interesting to note that there are well over 300 prophesies about the coming of Jesus all throughout the Old Testament – the Jewish scriptures. The inspired and precise predictions were made by many different authors over thousands of years. University studies have been done on the possibilityContinue reading “What are the chances?”
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Harmony is hard
Romans 15:5-6 Living in peace and harmony is an ideal which many wish for but have resolved it to be unacheivable. If only selfish ambition and personal opinion could simply and magically disappear then life would be bliss. A utopia of selfless cooperation, unified thoughts and harmonious community would lack division, arrogance and violence. ItContinue reading “Harmony is hard”
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”
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”
Big dreams?
Some people seem to be born with dreams, hopes and plans for their life. They know what they want to be, they know where they want to go, and they are determined to get there. Others like me still hope to be given that certainty and go through life doing their best at whatever theyContinue reading “Big dreams?”
Until that day
One day we will know for sure what is on the other side. One day we will know what this life was all about. One day we will fully understand who we are. Until that day when we meet our maker we hold onto faith, hope and love. Paul tells us in today’s verse thatContinue reading “Until that day”
Being convinced
A manager that I used to have often replied ‘I am not convinced’ in answer to proposals or ideas for which he needed more information or persuasion. Being convinced means knowing beyond doubt that something is true and that it will work, that it is achievable and worth the investment. With all the ideas, religions,Continue reading “Being convinced”
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