Leviticus 20:7,8 The laws presented in Leviticus are given to a people who were already saved. They were rescued by God through miraculous events, they didn’t even really know who God was, let alone know what he was like or what he expected. He called the Israelites out from the slavery of the cruel andContinue reading “Laws and Freedom”
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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?”
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”
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”
What rules your heart?
If we stop and reflect long enough we will discover what is ruling our heart. What makes you the person you are? What emotion do you default to? What makes you laugh, cry, stress, get angry, worry or excited? What is it that inspires, inhibits or invigorates you? More often than not fear will beContinue reading “What rules your heart?”
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”
Turmoil and trouble
Will North Korea start a war? Will the volcano erupt? Will an earthquake cause a tsunami? Will a hurricane wipe out a city? Will my marriage survive this rocky time? Will I still have a job this time next year? Will I be able to afford an interest rate rise? Will my kids make goodContinue reading “Turmoil and trouble”
Where is your trust?
There are many things that we try and build our lives on. For some it is popularity, others it is wealth, for others it might be family or friends. You might pursue education or sport or a better job to give you a sense of stability, purpose and security. None of these things come withContinue reading “Where is your trust?”
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