Let’s respect our differences

‘Let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.’ Romans 14:19 NLT Paul wouldn’t yield the slightest when it came to standing on the central truths of Scripture. But when it came to traditions, personal opinions, and personal preferences, he said,...

God knows what’s ‘good’ for us (2)

‘All things work together for good to those who love God… who are the called according to His purpose.’ Romans 8:28 NKJV Carolyn Arends continues: ‘Our expectations are not just unrealistic, they’re anti-Gospel… Many of us… distort His promise of abundant life into...

God knows what’s ‘good’ for us (1)

‘Through Him to reconcile all things to Himself.’ Colossians 1:19 NASB Our definition of ‘good’ is different from God’s. ‘For it was the Father's good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, whether things on...

Do you believe this?

‘I am the Resurrection and the Life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying.’ John 11:25 NLT Chuck Swindoll tells about a couple whose marriage had been a 50 year battle. When the husband died, the wife contacted a stonemason to arrange a gravestone....

Double jeopardy

‘Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.’ Romans 5:1 NKJV In the legal system, there is something known as ‘the law of double jeopardy’. It means that, except in some very specific circumstances, you can’t be...