Buckling Up

Buckling Up Bible: Hebrews 4:11-16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need (V.16). “The captain has turned on the seat belt sign. We are entering an area of turbulence. Please return to your seats immediatelyContinueContinue reading “Buckling Up”

Working Together

Working Together Bible: Acts 6:1-7 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. So the word of God spread (VV.6-7). All the refugees coming to my town has meant the local churches have suddenly got a lot bigger! It’s been great to see the churches growing— but thereContinueContinue reading “Working Together”

Everywhere and Nowhere

Everywhere and Nowhere Bible: Psalm 139:7-12 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? (V.7). A family friend who lost a teenager in a car accident wrote about her daughter, Lindsay, in a blog. After talking about the many pictures of Lindsay she had put around their house, sheContinueContinue reading “Everywhere and Nowhere”

Look and be Quiet

Look and be Quiet Bible: Luke 23:44-49 Look around and see. Is any suffering like my suffering . . . ? (LAMENTATIONS 1:12). How often do we think about Jesus dying on the cross? I remember one speaker encouraging us to look at Jesus and be quiet, because there is really nothing to say whenContinueContinue reading “Look and be Quiet”