For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords), 6 yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom … Continue reading Not by might or power
Seeing the Bigger Picture
God moves at levels we have very little understanding of. We have two lovely and intelligent dogs but they have no idea what I do when I go to work. … Continue reading Seeing the Bigger Picture
Throwing Eve under the Bus
One of my friends on Facebook asked a question on his feed one day: “Why did Adam do it?” He didn’t answer the question but simply referred to Paul’s comments … Continue reading Throwing Eve under the Bus
Manna!
Of all the things that a Christian needs to do once they are born again, nothing is more important than that they eat and drink spiritually. Just like eating food … Continue reading Manna!
Obeying the Holy Spirit
Over the 40 years that I have been reading the bible I’ve found it helpful to look at the Old Testament with New Testament eyes. The story of Exodus in … Continue reading Obeying the Holy Spirit
A Problem with the Roman Catholic Church
If, as I do, you call yourself a Christian, it can be very hard to see the leaders of another institution that calls itself Christian behave in very unchristian ways. … Continue reading A Problem with the Roman Catholic Church
Testing Faith
According to Peter, one of the reasons we go through difficulties is to strengthen our faith (1 Peter 1:6-9). We all go through them. Relative to the difficulties we can … Continue reading Testing Faith
Out of the heart
“The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? 10 I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit … Continue reading Out of the heart
Logically
So Jesus died for all our sins past, present and future. Therefore there can be no law against anything any more if it is all forgiven. 23 All things are lawful … Continue reading Logically
Freedom
The passage below is taken from Eugene Peterson’s introduction to Paul’s letter to the Galatians: When men and women get their hands on religion, one of the first things they … Continue reading Freedom
