Today’s thought “That the nations might tremble” (July 8) First we read 1 Samuel 20, an account of Saul’s increasing jealousy of David – and his developing desire to kill him: such is human nature and its self-centredness. We constantly see this around us – it is more evident than ever at election times! Then… Read More Today’s thought “That the nations might tremble” (July 8)
We noted earlier that prayer isn’t just about giving God our wish list, it isn’t just about asking for things, no matter how important those things are to us (daily bread, for example). It’s also about giving him thanks and praise, as we did last month. Mother Teresa said: “Prayer is not asking. Prayer is… Read More Pray that we will make the time to listen: listen to God and listen to each other
Faith Talks are short video presentations which give insight to personal stories and Bible explorations that have inspired and touched the lives of individuals. Faith Talks are faith-building tools that can be viewed independently or used collectively in a group setting. At the heart of each Faith Talk is the desire to sustain a relationship with God,… Read More Faith Talks Are Live!
Some days ago we announced The Big Conversation and were very interested in the outcome of the thoughts brought together by our brethren and sisters. Held at Dudley College on October 10th 2015 the Big Conversation was an opportunity for brothers and sisters from UK ecclesias to share their thoughts and feelings about the future… Read More The Big Conversation follow up
Wis 2:23-24 WEBA Because God created man for incorruption, and made him an image of his own everlastingness; (24) but death entered into the world by the envy of the devil, and those who belong to him experience it. Pro 4:1-2 The Scriptures 1998+ (1) Children, listen to the discipline of a father, And give… Read More Looking for wisdom not departing from God’s Word
Prayer Communication and manifestation John Calvin (Jehan Cauvin / Jean Calvin ) the influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation summarized prayer as when “we call upon Him to manifest Himself to us in all His perfections.” We may find different aspects of prayer. Prayer is mentioning the calling upon someone. It is… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #8 Prayer #6 Communication and manifestation
Trust, Faith and Prayer Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #4 Transitoriness Prosperity and Waiting unto Jehovah God Prosperity of others The way that the faithful Psalmist was almost drawn away by reflecting on the prosperity of others and should warn us against lusting after those things which our neighbours have. The Holy Scriptures… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #4 Transitoriness #1 Prosperity
Jesus has given us life-breath. He had only a little three years to go around in the area where he could come, around his habitat. Distances in his time took many hours to travel. Today we can be somewhere far away in a couple of minutes or just a few hours. What took days for… Read More Breathing to teach
In his concluding speech in chapter 31, Job did demand that God appear before him, and in a sense, it is somewhat surprising for Elihu to appear instead. But can a man command God to appear? Do we have the right or authority to demand the Most High to appear before us? Job’s concluding remarks… Read More Fragments from the Book of Job #6: chapters 38-42
Job and his friends agreed that God is omnipotent, omniscient, has all the wisdom and strength, is just, and perfectly good. They could bring forwards that an omniscient being knows every way in which evils can come into existence and has the power to prevent that evil from coming into existence. God can just say… Read More Fragments from the Book of Job #3: chapters 21-26
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