When we have an understanding of how wonderful God thinks we are then to do His will is a joy and a pleasure. When we understand a little of all that God knows about us, our surroundings and the future to seek and follow His guidance is nothing more than common sense. When we comprehendContinue reading “A Little Understanding”
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Eternal Life and so Much More
Today offers the opportunity for forgiveness from all your wrongdoings. It offers a new start. Today offers the beginning of eternal life. It offers the beginning of a life lived with a purpose, a life lived to the full. If you turn to follow Jesus all this and so much more is open to you.Continue reading “Eternal Life and so Much More”
Happiness and Joy
Happiness in our lives will come and go, it is not something that we can control, it is very much dependent upon our external circumstances. However, there is a joy that can be found in God that can be a constant reality in our lives. This joy is not tossed about by the storms ofContinue reading “Happiness and Joy”
You Alone are God
When I’m alone – you are there right beside me. When I stumble – it is your hand that reaches down to save me. When I err – it is your mercy that covers me. When I am in need – it is your grace that provides. When I fail – it is you whoContinue reading “You Alone are God”
Becoming more Christ-Like
There are days when you do not need prayer or the Bible to help you be more Christ-like. God sends us people and circumstances to teach us patience, kindness, love, endurance, grace, mercy, joy, gentleness and a whole host of other things. God loves it when we read His Word and speak to Him butContinue reading “Becoming more Christ-Like”
Are you ready?
Are you ready to be betrayed and disowned? Are you ready to be mocked, spat at and ridiculed? Are you ready to be whipped and tortured? Are you ready to have nails driven through your hands and feet and be left to slowly suffocate to death? No? Jesus was! More than that He did itContinue reading “Are you ready?”
Poverty
Are the poor in our world really just those who are starving or have no money? What about those who are lonely and are poor in friends and company? The fearful who are poor in peace and security? The exploited who are poor in justice and a voice? The unhappy who are poor in joyContinue reading “Poverty”
Truth and Peace
May God’s peace rest on you this day, may His truth be treasured in your heart. May His word guide your feet and your actions in everything that comes across your path. May His words be in your mouth and His joy worn as a smile upon your lips. May you shine like a starContinue reading “Truth and Peace”
Peace on Earth
Christmas means a lot of different things to different people all around the world. For some it is a time of overwhelming excitement as they await Santa Claus, presents, family, food and festivities. For many it holds painful memories. For some it is a time of reflection and remembering, while for others it is aboutContinue reading “Peace on Earth”
Joy
Joy is found in knowing that whatever your circumstances God is up to something good!
A Christian Thought for Today 