There are days when I read the word of God and am amazed by every second word. It seems there is a revelation waiting to be found in every sentence and my heart cries out with wonder at the mysteries of God. Then, there are times of weariness – physical, and spiritual, when my mind … More Worship on the Wave of Weariness
THE PEACEMAKERS | They are Sons of God [John 14:27] – “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” The key to being a peacemaker is to first have peace ourselves. … More Being in the Beatitudes P4
THE MERCIFUL | They shall obtain mercy Mercy versus Unforgiveness: those who are merciful shall obtain mercy, and for the unmerciful, the sting of justice without mercy will be felt. Matthew 18 tells the parable of the unmerciful servant who is forgiven a great debt, then proceeds to treat his fellow servant violently when he … More Being in the Beatitudes P3
THE MEEK | They shall inherit the earth The word “meek” has a different feel in English than it does in its original Greek. The Greek for “meek” is πραεῖς (praus), meaning “mild” or “gentle”. However, gentleness does not necessarily mean weakness. This is a definition taken from HELPS Word Studies (available from: http://biblehub.com/greek/4239.htm) This … More Being in the Beatitudes P2
Introduction The Beatitudes hold both grace and gravity. The meaning of the word “beatitudes” is “supreme blessedness” – this is the title chosen to introduce the Sermon on the Mount. I was reading through the book of Matthew one day when I paused at this passage again. The importance of these words really struck me … More Being in the Beatitudes P1
Here we are – just two weeks into working life, internship at the hospital. I wondered how it would be starting work – what different time commitments I might have, how busy I might be, what attitudes I could encounter, and how I might serve the Lord through actually doing medicine. Here, two things I … More Doctoring with God
Carrying Our Own Load The power of the Holy Spirit is first manifested in our lives as we experience the transforming grace of God. It is the Holy Spirit who gives revelation of Christ and allows us to understand the grace we have been given. However, we make the decision to follow Christ. The Holy … More “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” P2
Introduction “With great power comes great responsibility.” These are the words first written in Stan Lee’s Marvel Universe’s “Spider-Man”. The phase is attributed to Uncle Ben, the surrogate father of Peter Parker, also known as Spiderman. In the comic, Uncle Ben is killed by a burglar who Spider-Man had noticed earlier on but chosen not … More “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” P1
It’s easy to love a stranger, easier to show them mercy. You don’t yet know their past burdens, the way it affects their present life, the things they struggle with, or their motives. To love a first impression is something, but to know a person’s heart, and then to continue to love them, is something … More Knowing in Mercy
One morning, as I was reading 1Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon (they are all such short letters!), I noticed some repetition of certain themes and words, things that Paul was trying to emphasis in his letters. He was encouraging his brothers, and the church to live godly lives in a world that despised God, to … More Equipped for Every Good Work
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