…even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Psalm 139:12 When winter’s sun’s wanes in strength The sky an ever bronzing hueA montage of gold a sight to beholdAnd dusk unwraps itself into viewWhen I witness failing light of dayAnd … More Hope’s Unfailing Light (Poem)
Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish builder who builds his house on sand Matthew 7:26 (NIV) The parable of the foolish and wise builder in Matthew 7:24-27 is well known among the parables Jesus taught. It is an analogy Jesus uses at the … More Hope for when we Build on Sandy Foundations
And you will find Rest Matthew 11:30 (NIV) The way of Atlas or Jesus A story is told by a New York pastor who would invite those who came to him when wrestling with decisions or challenging circumstances to take a walk a few minutes from his office to the Rockefeller Centre on Fifth Avenue. … More In Christ’s Hands or Mine?
Delving deeper into the verses of this psalm, we uncover further gems unveiling as revelation of finest gold the altogether lovely one; Christ our treasure. Let these truths seep into your spirit to refresh you and point you once again to the reflection of Christ and his saving grace, majesty and splendour in the word … More Unveiling Finest Gold: Seeing Christ in the Verses of David’s ‘Golden Song’: Psalm 16 – Part 2
Mikhtam Psalm 16 is a less well-known psalm of David than psalm 23 but the psalm is a rich seam that unveils the valuable worth of walking with and clinging to a God who is a source of ultimate security and refuge, unblemished goodness, faithfulness and whose is a present presence inviting us to draw … More Unveiling Finest Gold: Seeing Christ in the Verses of David’s ‘Golden Song’: Psalm 16 – Part 1
Listen as the symphony of the King of King’s is sung A melody of the Father’s delight over you proclaimed His rejoicing ceases not with our failings laid bare The call from Love Himself, it continues unrestrained “Oh Beloved child, you are forever mine Find yourself engrafted in me the true vine Your ways to … More The Saviour’s Song to You (Poem)
Two rivers meander and flow across the junctures of life’s path Cascading concurrently or as one depending which way you look For one is trial’s river, formidable it seems to cross The other calm waters of peace found at your saviour’s brook. Oh the thrashing torrent of trial’s waters run and the current’s appearance so … More The Two Rivers (Poem)
Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. John 12:3 (NIV) Consider for a moment the precious feet of Jesus. It is at His feet that Mary sat still … More At His Feet – Blog
‘He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.’ Psalm 147:2 (NIV) On a recent hiking trip with my Dad to the Northern Pennines, we became accustomed to the familiar sight of passing through fields or along hillsides where sheep were busy grazing and lambs feeding. Sheep would scatter from the track we were traversing and … More The Good Shepherd is Able and Willing to Heal You
“He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.” Psalm 23:2-3 (NIV) Giants and Strongholds When you are struggling with ‘giants’ in your life such as patterns of wrong thinking, wrong beliefs or painful episodes from the past, referred to as strongholds in the Bible, what do you do? This ‘giant’ or stronghold may … More Breaking off lies and fears: Accepting the Invitation to Still Waters with Jesus
Abba's Dearly Beloved 