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00385 - Signs of a Stony Heart
The Bible warns us about the signs of a stony heart—a heart hardened and resistant to the work of God's Spirit. These signs include being angry, dismissive, stubborn, unforgiving, bitter, unrepentant, unteachable, resentful, selfish, inflexible, hateful, proud, arrogant, and spiteful. In Ezekiel 36:26, the Lord promises, ‘I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.’ (NIV) When our heart bec
00384 - John Wesley
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, was a remarkable example of passionate faith and unwavering commitment to God's work. His life and ministry continue to inspire us. In Romans 12:11, we read, ‘Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord.’ (NIV) Wesley's fervent love for God and his desire to spread the Good News fueled his tireless efforts to bring about transformation. He emphasised personal holiness, the importance of small
00383 - The Long Goodbye
Dementia is so unforgiving. That slow journey of loss can be heartbreaking and puts so much of life on hold. Maintaining our faith is very important. Remember, the body, not the spirit, is failing. The spirit doesn’t have dementia and never will. That’s who you will be united with in Heaven. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 says, ‘Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are a
00382 - In Christ Alone
In the first collaboration between Stuart Townsend and Keith Getty, this song was released in 2001. Keith focused on writing most of the music, while Stuart focused on writing the lyrics. The song is recognised as one of the most influential hymns of the century and was played during the enthronement of Justin Welby as Arch-Bishop of Canterbury. The song draws on several passages of scripture which speak of Jesus’ influence and majesty, His power and strength through His jour
..381 - Clouds
When I was MUCH younger, I used to have fun lying down in a field with a few friends, looking up at the clouds and then shouting out to each other, there’s a horse, a frog; there’s a tree. The ever-changing shapes above us provided endless entertainment - there was not a smartphone in sight! Now that I’m grown up, I’ve seen clouds on every continent, looking up at them from the land and, most spectacularly from above, seeing the light, the layers, when the plane pushes throug
00380 - Artificial Intelligence
Funded by huge corporations, computers are getting smarter and faster than ever. Soon those systems will be able to outthink the smartest person while calling on, assessing and conveying everything ever written on a subject. When the computer can improve itself to accelerate its learning, no one knows where that leads. Colossians 2:8 says, ‘See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiri
00379 - Fathers
I had no idea what it was to become a father until it happened with the birth of Reuben. Emotionally it felt like I was a strong eagle, enveloping this little bundle of joy with my wings. I knew then I would be his protector, life educator, humour teacher and authority figure. Proverbs 23:24 says, ‘The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.’ (NIV) Someone once said everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. T
00378 - You Didn’t Come This Far To
If God has brought you this far, it’s not time to stop now. Self-development, going even deeper with God and learning new skills are all part of a positive life Journey. You didn’t come this far to stop, fail, quit, give up or surrender. It might well be that you might have to study. You might have to decide to work on an aspect of your character. Whatever it is, do it with all of your heart. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, ‘Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker w
00377 - The Pen Of A Ready Writer
Psalm 45:1 says, ‘My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.’ (NKJV) Christian scholars believe this is a messianic prophecy, speaking of the future relationship between Jesus and the Gentile church, His bride. This love letter is a work of art. The phraseology is exquisite. When you consider that Jesus might be the author of your own words to bring His truth to the people around you, it woul
00376 - Evan Roberts
Seen as the leader of the 1904 Revival, the 26 yr old unqualified preacher was a servant of God through prayer. He was so desperate for God to move that he along with others prayed, prayed and prayed some more. It wasn’t long before God started to take notice and visit Wales. He’s known for four main points. 1) We must confess before God every sin in our past life that has not been confessed. 2) We must remove anything that is doubtful in our lives. 3) Total Surrender. We mus
00375 - Hobbies
A hobby is always good for balancing life and managing stress. You might like painting watercolours, beach shell art, fishing, cooking, gardening, golf or pottery. The brain’s frontal cortex helps creativity, sends endorphins around the brain, helps us feel good, helps us relax, and helps us sleep better. Exodus 35:35 just mentions a few aspects of creativity; it says, ‘The Lord has given them the skill to do all kinds of work. They are able to cut designs in metal and stone.
00374 - You Are NOT Irrelevant
Every Christian has a place in the world, a life of potential and biblical direction. Irrelevance suggests you have no purpose, that you are worthless, without ability or desire. Think about this. God wants to be focused and active on Jesus, thereby being very relevant to the Creator of the Universe. The people who cry out irrelevant are usually jealous or want to discredit others to improve their own position. Don’t be swayed; stay on track, and ultimately focus on Jesus. 1
00373 - Becoming What You Want to Be
There is an irony in breaking free from difficult past circumstances. In a weird way, because we don’t know the future, our instinct can deceive us into thinking that past difficulty is normal and that we should accept them. Making decisions that will lead to big changes for a better life takes guts. If you are sure, you should be determined to follow through. Romans 8:37 says, ‘Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.’ (NKJV) In Christ, w
00372 - Prodigal Son
We all meet Christians whose son or daughter is away from the Lord. Even worse, some might have fallen out of contact with their parents. It’s often heartbreaking to witness that in the family of others, even more, difficult if it is your child. When we pray, there is always an intervention from God. Perhaps not how we would like it, but there will always be an outcome. Luke 15:18-20 says, ‘I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against
00371 - The Concerns Of The World
With the events in the world, it’s right to say we are in the end times. 2 Timothy 3:1-4 says, ‘There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.’ (NIV) We live in the knowledge that w
00370 - The Light Within
John 12:35-36 says, ‘Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.’ (NIV) Jesus was, of course, referencing Himself as ‘the light’. He is, after all the light o
00369 - Regrets Of The Words Unsaid
When you are angry, tired or withdrawn, behaviour changes to reflect your mood. You might no longer say thank you, take time to say please. You might be dismissive or snap at the people around you. It might be days later when you sit alone with a memory of regret from things unsaid. Hebrews 10:22 says, ‘let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience…’ (NIV) Even if
00368 - Good Sleep
Waking up refreshed in the morning feels great. Not having a good night's sleep can make the day quite challenging. Forty per cent of people are sleep deprived, and one in 5 can’t get to sleep even when they try. You can, of course, do what sleep scientists suggest. Wind down, no devices before bed, keep cool at night, don’t drink alcohol before sleep etc. John 14:27 says, ‘Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your h
00367 - Thieves Don’t Break into Empty Houses
Any kind of burglary can be devastating for the homeowner. Thieves will often have done their homework before even attempting to steal from you. Time’s when you are absent, waiting and watching to see if you are going on holiday. Then they do their work. Imagine if our heart was a home? Would there be anything of value there for the enemy to try and rob us? To discourage us in our walk with God. Psalm 138:7 says, ‘Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. Y
00366 - Colours of Dawn
Being an early bird, I witness the wonder of dawn most days of summer. The sun rises, encouraging the birds to chatter, and then the spectacle of colours chasing each other across the sky begins. The variability is incredible, some times it’s all kinds of blues, pale blue, cerulean, azure, and then onto sky blue itself. On other days you see a dance of orange, salmon, coral and red. It always takes my breath away, I could watch it for hours, but sadly it only lasts for minute
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