Jesus’ Friendship Bible: John 15:9-17 Reading You are my friends if you do what I command (V.14). As a little boy I enjoyed holding my dad’s hand and walking with him in crowded places. He was both my father and my friend. Holding hands in my part of the world is a mark of deepContinueContinue reading “Jesus’ Friendship”
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Clear Communication
Clear Communication Bible: Romans 8:18-27 Reading The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans (V.26) While on holiday in Asia, my iPad suddenly died, leaving me staring at the black screen of death. Wanting to getContinueContinue reading “Clear Communication”
What To Name Baby
What To Name Baby Bible: Isaiah 9:2-7 Reading The virgin will conceive and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (ISAIAH 7:14). Here’s one conversation Mary didn’t have to have with Joseph as they awaited the birth of their baby: “Hey Joseph, what should we name the baby?” Unlike most peopleContinueContinue reading “What To Name Baby”
Tight Squeeze
Tight Squeeze Bible: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Reading In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (JOHN 16:33). I grew up in America, near a place called Tightsqueeze. It was named a century and a half ago when the owner of the general store and the local blacksmith builtContinueContinue reading “Tight Squeeze”