The two rules

‘From any tree of the garden you may freely eat.’ Genesis  2:16 NASB Adam had the perfect job, perfect home, perfect marriage, and the perfect environment; all the things we strive for. So how did it come about? As a result of his relationship with God! God basically...

Grace and confidence

‘Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.’ Hebrews  4:16 NIV If you feel unworthy to approach God in prayer, stop and read these words: ‘Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help...

Simplifying doesn’t have to be complicated

‘Do not worry about your life.’ Matthew  6:25 NKJV We tend to complicate our lives unnecessarily. Jesus said: ‘Do not worry about your life … the birds … neither sow … reap nor gather into barns … yet your … heavenly Father feeds them’ (Matthew 6:25-26 NKJV). Charlie...

What are they saying about you?

‘It is reported … that you and the Jews plan to rebel;’ Nehemiah  6:6 NKJV To prevent Nehemiah from rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls, his enemies spread rumours about him. ‘It is reported among the nations, and Geshem says, that you and the Jews plan to rebel; therefore,...

Poured from experience to experience

‘And has not been emptied from vessel to vessel.’ Jeremiah 4 8:11 NKJV God said, ‘Moab has been at ease from his youth; he has settled on his dregs, and has not been emptied from vessel to vessel … Therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent has not changed.’...

The right people and the right environment

‘He put them all outside.’ Luke  8:54 NKJV The Bible says: ‘Someone came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead” … when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.” When...