As we consider the Christian people we know, they will be different ages, and have different outlooks and interests.  God doesn’t make us all the same, just as the disciples were not changed to be the same. continue »

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord continue »

Do we want to see, are we willing to make, that effort to draw closer to God, whatever it looks like in your life – and that will probably be different for each one of us. Be inspired to do it by Peter’s words: “Lord it is good for us to be here”. continue »

If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. 4 Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them. continue »

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid continue »

Jesus says in Matthew’s gospel, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” continue »

The story of Mary and Martha is probably a very familiar one Positive: comfort of familiarity Negative: danger of complacency, not remembering depth of meaning The set-up Jesus and his friends (many? few?) on their way to Jerusalem call in at the home of friends Mary and Martha Mary sits at Jesus’ feet Martha gets […] continue »

May we be open to the direction of God, as both the demon and the man he possessed were.  May we follow the example Jesus sets for us for our earthly lives, ready to receive the enriching God has for our lives through following him, and open to the gift of heaven with the Lord for all eternity which he offers to us all continue »

Are the sheep who hear Jesus’ words actually listening to him, and looking to follow him when he calls like his followers did, or are they sheep with earmuffs, not wanting to hear what he has to say, like the Jews seemed to be? continue »

So be encouraged,
make sure your focus is on God, repent,
tell out the Good News in word or deed.
The sentiments may have come from hundreds of years ago,
but they are relevant for us today, and incidentally,
will mean that when the Lord comes again at the second coming,
we will be able to stand before him,
knowing we are one of his, repentant, accepted, forgiven, saved continue »