‘…that you may be…fully developed…’ James 1:4 AMP Overcoming challenges is what develops in us the qualities needed to fulfil God’s will for our lives. The truth is, it can’t happen any other way. In 2 Corinthians Paul spells out the benefits of going...
‘…be…doers of the Word, and not hearers only…’ James 1:22 NKJV We talk about our ‘core values’. In our changing world they are the principles that should govern your life. They explain why you do the things you do, and what you stand for. They’re not just...
‘Stephanas, Fortunatas, and Achaicus…have been a wonderful encouragement to me.’ 1 Corinthians 16:17–18 TLB Most of us have no idea how much other people’s emotions, self-esteem and hopes are influenced by what we say. Paul said, ‘Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus…...
‘Pleasant words are…healing…’ Proverbs 16:24 NIV Al had a hard time in school. He never seemed to be able to keep up. When his teacher said his brain was ‘Addled’ [confused], his mother withdrew him from school to teach him at home. The teacher thought he...
‘…these things happened…as examples…’ 1 Corinthians 10:11 NKJV A pastor was building a fence while the neighbour’s 12-year-old son watched. The pastor smiled and said, ‘Are you interested in carpentry?’ ‘No,’ the boy replied. ‘I just want to hear what a...
