A New Community Bible: Acts 2:1-12,42-47 All the believers were together and had everything in common (V.44). My friend Carrie’s preschool daughter loves mixing together dolls, figures and toys from different playsets. In the world of her imagination, everything belongs together. These are her people. She thinks they are happiest when they’re together, even thoughContinueContinue reading “A New Community”
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Even if
Even if Bible: Daniel 3:8-18 The God we serve is able to deliver us from [the fire] . . . But even if he does not . . . we will not serve your gods (VV.17-18). Three young Israeli men, prisoners in Babylon, stood in front of the frightening king of that land. They confidentlyContinueContinue reading “Even if”
Overflowing
Overflowing Bible: Romans 15:4-13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him (V.13). No! No! No! NO!” I shouted. It didn’t help. Not one bit. I hadn’t realised the toilet was blocked. Then I flushed. I knew something was wrong as soon as I pulled theContinueContinue reading “Overflowing”
Praising God’s Goodness
Praising God’s Goodness Bible: Psalm 136:1-15 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures for ever (V.1). Someone in our Bible study group said, “Let’s write our own psalms!” At first, a few of us groaned. This didn’t sound like much fun at all. But after a few minutes of havingContinueContinue reading “Praising God’s Goodness”