by Richard | Nov 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have often been saddened by why so many Christians seem to wander around in a state of semi-forgiveness – they know what the Bible says about forgiveness and they say they have forgiven the (usually) people involved in their hurt – yet they have no...
by Richard | Nov 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
I became aware of this over a week ago – and spent a few minutes looking online at their justification for spending $130 million on buildings – I know I must waste money, I know I am not as sacrificial as I should be, I know God expects more of me –...
by Richard | Nov 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Anyone who heard Bob speak would probably be familiar with his quoting of John Oxenhams poem shown below. I guess as you read the question is obvious, which way will you choose today? “To every man there openeth A Way, and Ways, and a Way, And the High Soul...
by Richard | Nov 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
[These notes are taken from an outline used by Bob Gordon and offer insight and instruction in how to resist becoming passive in our spirits and therefore succumbing to less than God has intended for us – in all of these posts we shall leave the orginal notes as...
by Richard | Nov 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
So I read the article below – and wondered – do most Christians ever want to become really good at something, anything, related to God and their faith? I write knowing that many profess a great desire to know their Bible, to love God more fully…yeah...
by Richard | Nov 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
Once more not my own work – but if you have ever had the joy of teaching you will at some time or other know something of the feeling of powerlessness this email describesTeachersPosted by plumber on November 19, 2009 at 8:28pmView plumber’s...
by Richard | Nov 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Reading 1 John 1:5-2:2 Self-condemnation is a common feature of our human experience. Many Christian believers suffer from condemnation of spirit. The reality of our daily failures in our walk with God and the pressure of our interaction with other people often lead...
by Richard | Nov 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
http://jcrylequotes.com/2009/11/16/the-priority-of-bible-reading/“Read the Bible daily. Make it part of every day’s business to read and meditate on some portion of God’s Word. Gather your manna fresh every morning. Choose your own seasons and hours. Do not scramble...
by Richard | Nov 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
Reading Isaiah 53: 4 – 10 To the person who has not experienced the love of God in Christ for himself, the fact of all the suffering in the world may be the very thing that prevents him from finding God. Why does a God of love allow all these things to happen?...
by Richard | Nov 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
My daughter, Grace aged 9, keeps asking questions – which in itself is great and something that I really love and encourage. However, all too often I find myself feeling out of my depth when confronted by them. Maybe you have some ‘good’ answers for...