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Expect delays Bible: Proverbs 16:1-3,9 Reading In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes theirsteps (V.9). Are you kidding me? We were already late. But the road sign ahead said: “Expect Delays.” Traffic was coming to a standstill. I expect things to work on my timeline; I don’t expect problems. This isContinueContinue reading “Expect delays”

Mary’s Reaction Bible: Luke 1:46-55 Reading My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour (VV.46-47). How do you feel when God tells you to do something? Or you know you need to make a stand for Him in a situation—like saying no to a friend’s invite or looking out forContinueContinue reading “Mary’s Reaction”

Asking for help Bible: Mark 10:46-52 Reading “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him (V.51). Her message arrived late in the evening, after a long day. I was tired and couldn’t be bothered to open it. I had been helping look after someone in my family who was very ill.ContinueContinue reading “Asking for help”

Who is God? Bible: Exodus 34:1-9 Reading The Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding inlove . . . Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished (VV.6-7). What’s going on with God in the Old Testament? He’s so angry and violent. If He’s not flooding the earth then He’s blowing upContinueContinue reading “Who is God?”