“You hem me in behind and before, and lay your hand upon me” (Psalm 139:5) To our modern, Western ears, the term “hemmed in” sounds like a negative concept. The word in English implies surrounding, limiting or restricting someone in … Continue reading Hemmed in by God
“O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all … Continue reading Fully Known, Fully Loved
Have you ever prayed “God please use me ”? Do you ever feel less accomplished, gifted, or useful than those around you? Then you’re in good company because nearly everyone I spoke to before writing this admitted to feeling that … Continue reading What Measures the Worth of a Life?
The teaching of many of today’s mega churches (not all, it’s important to say, but many) remind me of a cappuccino. I love cappuccino. I enjoy scooping the froth off the top with a spoon, and slowly savouring each mouthful. … Continue reading Beware of false doctrines
En-Courage “But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Hebrews 3:13 We are all, as followers of Jesus, to be an encouragement to others. We are … Continue reading En – Courage One Another
Your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. Daniel 10:12 Daniel 10:1–14 About a year ago, my oldest son Rory and I were driving through a forest a few miles from home. It was winter, and … Continue reading God Behind the Scenes
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