The Saviour’s yoke Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am gentle and humble in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is soft, and my burden is light. Matthew … Continue reading Gleanings, Summer-Autumn 2023
Reading the four gospels in the New Testament is always a good experience – the immediacy of Christ’s words; His teachings and actions – it’s wonderful to read and imagine, and so satisfying because of the directness with which He spoke. One of the best things is the miracles recorded, most of them healings. It’s … Continue reading Miraculous healings in Christ’s ministry: dealing with envy
One of my favourite episodes in the New Testament is when Peter and John come upon a lame beggar who’s been sitting at the gate of the temple (called Beautiful – such a name!) daily for many years, begging from those who entered. The lame beggar was over 40 years old and had spent his … Continue reading Waiting on the Lord
I wrote this in November last year – and don’t know why I never published it! Obviously it was just waiting for now. I’m now two weeks behind in Sunday School readings – sometimes, there are things to linger over. Thoughts and insights and connecting connections… I’ve just finished Hebrews, and took a long time … Continue reading Faith: ‘Looking for a city with firm foundations’
The overall message of Romans is that we can never be free by living a sinless life – even if it were possible, it wouldn’t redeem us. That comes through a change of heart; a purification of spirit – which come through the power of Jesus Christ, who is perfect. The Law of Moses is the start, not the end. The end is Jesus Christ and redemption. Continue reading The faith of Abraham (Romans 4)
Peaceable Treasures 