The brethren in James’ time were suffering under the oppression of rich men (James 5:1-6). These Jews were more focused on heaping up treasures in this life than caring for their neighbours. As a result, they were unmoved by the cries of their workers, whom they were defrauding. Living lives of e…
Our struggle each day can be summarised in this way: “Do we follow our own will, or do we follow the will of God?”
Our Lord Jesus went through this same struggle, a contest outworked in his final hours in the Garden of Gethsemane. As he faced the terror before him, conscious of the weight of…
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The account of Christ walking on the water has been known to us for as long as we can remember, from growing up in Sunday school or learning about this for the first time as a new Bible student. It remains a standout story of the biblical record, one of those stories that excites the mind in it…
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The importance of doing the Daily Readings cannot be overstated. This is emphasised in an exhortation given by Brother Robert Roberts published in an article in Seasons of Comfort Volumes 1&2, pp 83–88. Although we have not reproduced all of the exhortation due to its length, the main poi…
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Have there ever been times in your life when nothing seems to go right? Work is scarce, money doesn’t seem to go around, and bills keep mounting up!
I guess we can all answer, “sure that happens to all of us at times”. Perhaps it is for a reason.
There was a time in Israel’s history when this was the case and yes, there was a reason for it. It was the time of Haggai.
Haggai – Consider Your Ways Read More »
There are many scriptural examples illustrating the positive and negative aspects of words and the effect they can have on others. Genesis 1 is a classic example. Through the Word that God spoke, the world was built up from the lifeless chaos it was and a world full of life, order and meaning was c…
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Have you ever considered the power a word uttered can have on others? What effect the words we write by way of texts and emails can have on others?
The Power of Speech (1) Read More »
It was around AD90 when the Apostle John sent a letter (which we know as the third epistle of John) to Gaius. The ageing apostle opens his letter fondly, describing Gaius as well beloved and someone whom he truly loves.
Be like Gaius (not like Diotrephes) Read More »
In Luke 7:36-50, we read of “a woman of the city, which was a sinner” anointing our Lord’s feet with her tears. By this action, she joins a unique list of those who are expressly associated in some way with the feet of Jesus.
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In this present age, what is the most insidious threat to our spiritual lives? Physical torture and persecution are not a present threat in western countries, so is the most sinister threat the persecution of the mind? Or is it the tolerant spirit of society, that accepts every view and every lifestyle? Or is it issues within the brotherhood which mean that many become disheartened?
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