Archive for the ‘bible’ Category

In the last few days I’ve spoken about how we all need family, how good it is to be part of God‘s family, and the gift of making a child part of your family. So what are my thoughts for today? Well following a conversation with colleagues recently, I’ve been thinking about families where there are [...]

We all have family, some we’ve met other’s we don’t even know about. However as a follower of God, we are part of an even bigger family…God’s family! Are you part of God’s family? In my blog post yesterday Respite Prayer Request, I asked those who pray, pray for my Mum and Dad this coming [...]

I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me – Proverbs 8:17 No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him – 1 Corinthians 2:9 Love is important to all of us, both to be loved and to give [...]

Promise an undertaking or assurance given by one person to another agreeing or guaranteeing to do or give something, or not to do or give something, in the future indication of forthcoming excellence or goodness a writer showing considerable promise the thing of which an assurance is given When you hear someone promising somthing, do [...]

It’s Saturday again, so I’d like to give you another word association challenge today. So as before, I’m going to throw some words at you and I want you to note down the first word that comes into your mind when you read each word. Here goes… 1. Chocolate 2. Bible 3. Interview 4. Diet [...]

If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who “worry their prayers” are like wind-whipped waves. Don’t think you’re going to get anything from the Master [...]

Ever wondered just how much we should thank God for all He provides for us and all He does for us? Well just last night I found myself considering that question. So what were my conclusions? My conclusion was that we can never thank God too much for all He has done for us, and [...]

Firstly, here’s two definitions of patience: Patience is the ability and willingness to wait a long time or to carry out a task that takes a long time, especially one that is by itself not heavy, but boring. It also means not easily getting angry or not showing anger in situations of human communication where [...]

Romans 5:3-4 (The Message) There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. It can [...]

It can be tough when you’re struggling to cope with what life is throwing your way, people you have to work with or things in general just don’t seem to be going your way. However it’s during times of difficulty that your true faith in God will shine through… 1 Peter 2:20 (The Message) You [...]