Category Archives: Devotionals

Up A Tree Bible: Jonah 2:1-10 In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me (V.2). My mum found my kitten Velvet on the kitchen side, eating her homemade cake. With an annoyed huff, she scooted her out the door. Hours later, we searched our garden for the missing cat without success.ContinueContinue reading “Up A Tree”

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”

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 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”