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Working off bad information Bible: Proverbs 23:9-12 Reading Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge (V.12). On a recent trip to a big city, I wanted to go out one evening and hire a taxi from the hostel to meet some friends at a restaurant. After entering the journey detailsContinueContinue reading “Working off bad information”

Storytime Bible: Joshua 2 : 1 – 14 Reading When we heard of it, our hearts sank and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below (V.11). Did you ever wonder why Rahab, the prostitute who lived in the godless city ofContinueContinue reading “Storytime”

Shelve them and move on Bible: Proverbs 15:30-33 Reading Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise (V.31). I remember some good advice a friend once gave me. Years before, as my friend struggled to know how to deal with criticism and praise, he felt that God was encouraging him to shelveContinueContinue reading “Shelve them and move on”

Beyond help Bible: Acts 9:1-18 Reading Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (ACTS 2:21). The man seemed beyond help. His crimes included eight shootings (killing six) and starting almost 1,500 fires that terrorised an entire city. He left letters mocking the police at his crime scenes. He was finallyContinueContinue reading “Beyond help”