Biographies
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… Hebrews 12:1 NIV As we journey through Hebrews…
The God of endurance and encouragement
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with each other… that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of…
The Father’s gift
“I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word.” John 17:6…
The evidence of the grave clothes
Then Simon Peter came along behind him and went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, as well as the cloth that had been wrapped…
The gospels and Jesus’ death
“He saved others”, they said, “but he can’t save himself!” Mark 15:31 NIV At the heart of the Christian faith is a cross - but what does it mean? I…
Shock at war?
When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and…
Why churches should not have altars
But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, and since that time he waits for his…
Jesus our priest
The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest for ever, in the order of Melchizedek.’ Psalm 110:4 NIV We are used to thinking of…
Uncertainty and dashed hopes
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20 NIV How utterly perplexing and…
Praying the Bible
LORD, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive…