A song for children had the line, “This little light of mine; I’m gonna let it shine…..” You may remember it. Today, I want us to consider two questions: 1. What is it that causes us to shine as Christians?The simple answer is that it is the spark of the Holy Spirit who ignites something within us […]
The Bible frequently mentions rams’ horns as a tool in service for the Lord. The ram’s horns give the sheep protection, and are representative of strength. They were also used by people as a type of trumpet (shofar) for sounding an alarm or warning. But they were also used as containers (i.e. 1 Kings 1:39), and this verse: The Lord […]
A blazing inferno is moving quickly in your direction. You feel the intense heat, and the air is clogged with smoke. Animals and birds flee past you, and even the insects attempt to escape. You would run too if you could, but unfortunately, you are a tree, rooted to the very spot with the fire […]
Mary and I have been married for 46 years, and at the time we got married, an investment was made in buying rings for each other. Money was paid at the jeweller’s shop, and the rings became ours to wear every day. Something similar happens when we come to Christ: the precious blood of Christ […]
from Ian Toone, New Life Church Derby HAVE you been shopping for groceries recently? If so, you may have noticed that food prices are still increasing. A recent report shows that an average basket of shopping is now 35.5 per cent more expensive than this time last year, with some items up by as much […]
by Maggie Browne 12/01/23 Abraham sends his servant back to the region he came from to fetch a wife for his son, Isaac. He was living among the pagan Canaanites who didn’t worship God so Abraham was keen to find for his son a believing wife from among his own people. He himself was too […]
At this time of year, it is a fitting moment to look back and consider our experiences of the past 12 months, and perhaps to consider our hopes and dreams for the new year. What was 2022 like for you? I am sure that many of us will have had our share of disappointments and […]
from Bill Sayer Have you ever read a novel, only to be disappointed about the ending? Maybe the bad guy wins, or the good guy doesn’t get his romantic interest. With the benefit of life experiences, we know that not everything appears to end happily ever after. Maybe we have become conditioned by society to […]
from Bill Sayer In Jeremiah 32 – 33, we read that Jerusalem was facing imminent invasion by the Babylonians who would ultimately lead many into exile. Siege ramps had been deployed around the city, and Jeremiah was under arrest in the courtyard of the guard (33:1). Jeremiah, and likely many others, were saying that the […]
from Bill Sayer I am sure we have all experienced our hopes dashed by the circumstances of life. Perhaps the expectation of a new job, home, life-partner…… We have our hopes and dreams firmly fixed on a seemingly natural and logical way forward, only to find that the certain way forward is blocked by the […]
