Seeking Shalom in Neighbourhoods

‘But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.’ Jeremiah 29:7 I’ve been noticing that God places us in neighbourhoods for His redemptive purposes. A neighbourhood...

The Road to Emmaus

Conversations serve various purposes both conscious and subconscious. We can have heart-to-heart or head-to-head conversations. In Luke 24:13-35 the conversation seems to be a way of dealing with grief as well as passing time on the two-hour walk from Jerusalem to...

Living God

Early morning upon waking is when I tend to entertain fears. My antidote? I usually summon up courage and perspective through prayer and the Bible verses I know. We live in a world increasingly in need of antidotes for fear. Wars and conflicts, death, disease, sin and...

Providential Relationships

Coincidence or providence? The lives of people intersect at various crossroads as God ordains. We may see green or red lights and drive accordingly. In His sovereignty, God can redirect or allow speed bumps to slow us down as we take in the scenery. There are smooth...

Looking Back While Looking Forward

Remembering Jesus and His words prevents turning back once you have put your ‘hand to the plough’(v.62). The farmer         needs to plough straight rows so he shouldn’t be looking back. But at the end of the row, he sees how...