04: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8,9 I was away on a CVM sports week recently in Lanzarote, unsurprisingly it’s called the CVM Lanzarote Sports Week. We had an amazing […]
05: Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. Psalm 24:3-4 I have been reading this verse a lot recently, well to be honest the […]
“Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” John 20:25 I have recently spent some time reflecting on various art works that capture the resurrection of Jesus. There have been many interpretations of this incredible […]
The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, “This man truly was the Son of God!” Matthew 27:54 This moment in the Bible is actually incredibly moving and holds some powerful challenges for us today, on Good Friday. Picture the scene […]
06: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 This is such an incredible verse, it has spoken to me loads in my life and journey as a Christian. When I was a pastor at a church in Essex I loved taking […]
07: Let your light shine among men that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 I can remember being in Harlow in Essex, sitting in the living room of my parents house as I was about to embark on a ‘mission trip’ with an organisations called UFM. (Un-evangelised Field […]
08:”The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; […]
We’re back – and it is time for another bible memory verse to wrestle with. This one I am sure you have heard before but what’s it all about? Let’s see if we can take this verse into the week and commit it to memory. 09: Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever […]
Growing up I was taken along to church and soon discovered an incredible gift, I was amongst the elite few in Draw Swords and Bible memory verses. You might be asking what these two arenas of combat are and who are the chosen warriors that compete in such crucibles of courage. Draw Swords, basically, bible […]
In considering writing something for Valentines day, I have to confess the commercial pomp and fizz around the day does little for me and my wife. However, readers beware, there is a hidden trap that many men have fallen into. It’s that conversation the week before about Valentine’s day, you know the one. ‘What are […]
