Proverbs 17:22 We all know people who remind us of Eeyore the donkey in A.A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh. Eeyore is always looking on the dull side of life. Everything is difficult for him and joy is impossible to be found even when everyone else is having fun. There is a dark cloud that hangsContinue reading “An overcast life”
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What are you leaning on?
Isaiah 40:29 I have heard it said that Christianity is just a crutch for those that can’t handle the pressures of life. If you have heard that or even said it yourself consider the available crutches out there being used by many these days to make people feel better about themselves and help them throughContinue reading “What are you leaning on?”
What are you known for?
Galatians 5:22-23 There are many things Christians are accused off – intolerance, arrogance, ignorance, hypocrisy and being judgmental to name a few. Compare those observations to the characteristics we are actually supposed to be known for which are detailed in today’s verse. What we believe may be misconstrued or misunderstood but how we approach lifeContinue reading “What are you known for?”
The more we have
Proverbs 15:16 The more we have the more we have to lose. The more we have the more we want. The more we have the more we have to worry about. The more we have the more complicated life gets. Even so, we spend our lives desiring more, working for more and stressing about theContinue reading “The more we have”
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”
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”
Living in troubling times
Anxiety, stress, worry and concern are the key contributors to the epidemic of mental illness that is enveloping our western society. It is little wonder that many turn to drugs, alcohol and other destructive supposed solutions to escape their troubles. While these might temporarily take our mind off the problems or make us feel invincibleContinue reading “Living in troubling times”
Unanswered prayer
As much as I want these words to be literally true, I realise that they can’t be. I don’t know how many times I have asked God for something, and it never happens. Whether I have been asking for healing or for the release of a financial burden or the change of someone’s behaviour andContinue reading “Unanswered prayer”
The weight of the world
In today’s busy and demanding world with heightened emphasis on productivity and compliance it doesn’t take much to feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. Directly or indirectly we are threatened with jobs cuts, fines and at the very least a reduction in our personal worth if we don’t perform or fail toContinue reading “The weight of the world”
Which version?
How do you tell if your version of Christianity is the right one? A good indication at least is to answer the following questions and compare your answers with today’s verse; Do you feel weighed down with guilt when you reflect on your past mistakes and choices? Are you burdened with shame and feel youContinue reading “Which version?”
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