Upside Down Bible: Matthew 5:38-48 You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.” But I tell you, love your enemies (VV.43-44) If you were to ask me who I am, I’d tell you that I’m a Christian. Following Jesus is my identity. But I have to admit, at timesContinueContinue reading “Upside Down”
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No More Struggles
No More Struggles Bible: Revelation 21:1-4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes (V.4). Fay Weldon went through what she thought was a near-death experience when an allergic reaction stopped her heart. When telling her story, she said that a “terrible creature” tried to pull her through pearly gates—while doctors tried to pull herContinueContinue reading “No More Struggles”
Welcome
Welcome Bible: James 2:1-9 If you show favouritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as law-breakers (V.9) His face was grimy; his hair long and dirty. Beer stained his clothes and stank the air out around him. When he stepped into our church one Sunday morning, we ignored him. We were amazed whenContinueContinue reading “Welcome”
Fear and Love
Fear and Love Bible: Deuteronomy 10:12-17 What does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God . . . [and] to love him? (V.12). I remember two of my school teachers really well. One was loved by our class, but only because we could do what we wanted. And we neverContinueContinue reading “Fear and Love”