Hope In the pit and prison of Life
May 12, 2021
From the pit to the prison to the palace… that about summed up the life of Joseph! Is that it? Nope… not quite… He was 17 tending his father’s flock and sent to look on
My Quiet Place
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
May 8, 2021
Yesterday, I attended 2 memorial services. One for 2 elderlies, nonagenarians; another of someone in mid-life. These services are held in memory of the saints who died in the Lord. They are means of comfort
Seeing Through God’s Eyes
May 7, 2021
From the pit to the prison to the palace… that about summed up the life of Joseph! Is that it? Nope… not quite… He was 17 tending his father’s flock and sent to look on
Asking for a Hard Thing
May 6, 2021
“As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” (2 Kings 2:2,4,6) This morning, I see this statement spoken 3x. Who said it? To whom did he say it? Why?
Playing Favorites
May 5, 2021
In the Bible, Isaac and Rebecca played favourites. Isaac favoured Esau while Rebecca loved Jacob more. Jacob loved Joseph most; Benjamin next because these were sons of his cherished wife, Rachel. He loved Rachel more
Burning out?
May 4, 2021
Adrenaline rush… burnout… martyr complex… These are some of the stages of life. How often do we, you and I, go from task to task, challenges to challenges with such purpose, strength and fulfilment.. then
The Mysterious Ways of the All-provident God
May 4, 2021
1 Kings 17 How does a man survive drought and famine after he tells a bad king that there would be no rain until God says otherwise? v.11) He had to hide after giving such
Praying to Win Over Temptation
May 2, 2021
Luke 22:31-3431 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you,[a] that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned
Giving More or Less?
April 30, 2021
Luke 21:1-4As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said,
Praying through the If’s and When’s of Life
April 28, 2021
What if I get sick… what if a big earthquake strikes… what if my son did not pass the entrance exam.. what if I lost my job… what to do when there’s not enough money