The triumph of Jesus points the way to victory in the lives of all those who follow him. We do not require the extreme rigours of the wilderness to tempt us to make stones into bread. Most men live by bread alone, and do not discover until too late that all is vanity and vexation… Read More Man does not live by bread alone
In this world where there is more attention given to finances in the Eurozone and the Common Market we find more people loving money and turning away from belief in the true God as at Babel; more believing there is no God, no creator at all to whom they owe their lives.… Read More For in a single hour all this great wealth …
We do not know a great deal about Isaiah’s personal situation. In John’s Gospel we read that “Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him” (12:41), so the seeing was with the eye of faith, a vivid picture in the mind. Isaiah “saw” what was to come, believing with such… Read More Morning by morning
As we continue reading the final message of Jesus in Revelation we reflect on how much heart searching it has caused believers in every generation. Its wonderful visions of an ultimate age of perfection and glory are balanced by the awesome series of woes beforehand. The last 1,900 years bear testimony to the judgements that… Read More Woe to those who dwell on the earth
This world should know that there shall come a day that the godless people will fall by the mouth and the edge of the sword and will be led away as captives to and among all nations and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (completed).… Read More Thought for June 10: Warning to be patient and ready
The Garden Outreach Project GOTYOURBACK INITIATIVE At-risk youth comprise a vast population of young people in the United States and Canada. As these young people graduate from high school, or “age out” of foster care, they are faced with the overwhelming responsibility of suddenly needing to fend entirely for themselves, often with limited support. You can help.… Read More The Garden Outreach Project: GOTYOURBACK Initiative
New Episode of A Little Faith Bill Yake, Ecclesial News Levi and Bill Yake explore how we can strengthen and encourage faith in each other by sharing personal and ecclesial news across our community. Bill tells the story of how his grassroots “Ecclesial News” email list grew to over 850 subscribers, filling the need for… Read More Bill Yake, Ecclesial News
In the reading of today the apostle Paul asks us to remembered that in the last days there will be many troubles, because people will love themselves, love money, brag, and be proud. He tells us about signs we should come to see. Looking around us we may see many signs spoken of in scriptures.… Read More Today’s Thought “A Race in the Last Days” (May 27)
Those who call on the Lord from a pure heart 2 Timothy 2 today contains a powerful and pointed exhortation to Paul – it is one we should take to heart as equally a message for today. It is the last letter Paul wrote; he is now an old man. He tells Timothy to “pursue… Read More Today’s Thought “Those who call on the Lord from a pure heart” (May 26)
Exposition / Politics and Skepticism Conspiracy Thinking and Radical Skepticism There is a strong mistrust in society today, a spirit of suspicion and skepticism that is almost pathological. The COVID-19 experience has bred a lot of it, with debates about vaccination, wearing masks, etc. Conspiracy thinking is very much on the rise. Subject matter experts are… Read More Conspiracy Thinking and Radical Scepticism
After the effects of the Corona pandemic, we had the consequences of the war in Ukraine, and the monkeypox virus came to haunt the world. All these mishaps made people react strangely and led families to the need to watch what to do and what to spend money on. In the previous months, believers were… Read More Consideration for today 24 May 2022
by: John Pople I believe this universe has been intentionally designed: a rational belief consistent with my scientific education and underpinning my reasoned faith. The statistical impossibility of the heavens demands this, and, necessarily therefore, they declare the existence of a highly skilled designer. Most importantly of all, I hold this conclusion not in spite… Read More An Intended Universe
by Chris Sales What is the difference between believing something and having faith? What does it mean to have faith in a God who will help you overcome mistakes, persevere through life’s experiences and give confidence to move forward without fear? Join us. Chris dug deeper into this topic with us on his podcast episode.… Read More Faith and Fear
Today is a great day, finding five Iranians who wanted to behold the son of God and exercise faith in him, looking forward to his return and an end to all agony and suffering. We are thankful that we could find them willing to be baptised this morning. We are pleased to find them now… Read More Pleased to welcome five new Iranian brethren
Some people have been better at waiting for some weeks than others. When Moses ascended Sinai the people left behind had no idea how long he would be gone. They might have expected Moses back later that day, or the following day perhaps. So when he did not arrive things started to go wrong. They… Read More Tired of waiting
“Your prayers … ascended as a memorial” Today in reading Acts 10 we saw how Peter had his eyes opened to realise that non-Jews (Gentiles) had been called to repentance and belief in salvation through Christ. In verse 2 we read of a man named Cornelius – a Centurion who was “a devout man who… Read More Today’s thought “Your prayers … ascended as a memorial” (May 2)
Today’s thought “For if you will be careful to do …” (April 25) Deuteronomy 10-11, Ecclesiastes 4, Acts 1 What do we all need to “be careful to do”? Our quotation is from the words of Moses; his final address to the generation who are about to enter the promised land under Joshua (and we know… Read More Today’s thought “For if you will be careful to do …” (April 25)
More than one month ago, Vladimir Putin did what he had said not going to do. This is yet another proof that one cannot rely on the words of a human being. One must always be very careful when things are denied or promised. In today’s reading (Numbers 14) we also see how people easily… Read More Perplexity among the nations
These are the first words in our Psalms reading; does your soul long for the same as the Psalmist? “My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise …” (119:81,82). There is urgency in his expressions – do we share that urgency? There are three special verses… Read More Today’s thought Does your soul long for the same as the Psalmist? (March 11)
I would love to share the prayer I said in this morning’s service Prayer for 2022 March 06 Asking for Strength by the Russian-Ukrainian war Dear God We thank you that we could come together at this meeting in Newbury and be connected with people from many places around. Our thoughts… Read More Prayer for 2022 March 06: Asking for Strength by the Russian-Ukrainian war
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