by Bill Sayer Everest was first conquered by Edmund Hillary, assisted by Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, back in May 1953. What is not widely known, is that Hillary planted a small, simple Christian cross in the snow at the summit that originally came from an Abbey at Ampleforth in Yorkshire. Since that time, there have been […]
Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord, till He comes and rains righteousness on you. Jeremiah 4:3 For thus says the Lord to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: “Break up your fallow ground, and do not sow among thorns…” Proverbs […]
rodneyshottter Jan 1 ‘For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect what is lacking in your faith? Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord […]
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 […]
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 […]
Across most urban vistas, you will spot at least one building under construction or repair with scaffolding surrounding it. Although a little unsightly, the scaffolding is a positive sign of the investment in the city, and brings with it a sense of anticipation as to when the project might be completed, and the glory of […]
Isaiah 28:27-29 27 A farmer doesn’t use a sledge to crush dill; he doesn’t use a wagon wheel to crush cumin. He uses a small stick to break open the dill, and with a rod he opens the cumin. 28 The grain is ground to make bread. People do not ruin it by ·crushing it forever. The farmer […]
By Ian Toon Jesus, You are changing me: By Your Spirit You’re making me like You; Jesus, You’re transforming me, That Your loveliness may be seen in all I do; You are the Potter and I am the clay: Help me to be willing to let You have Your way; Jesus, You are changing me, […]
