Saving lives at sea: The man who calmed the storm and frightened the disciples. In this short but dramatic episode we learn something about Christian obedience, something about Jesus Christ and something about Christian faith.
A second look at Eccles 11 v 1 to 6 which encourages us to take the long view, the wide view and the diligent all-day view when it comes to acting with the courage of faith - as Jesus did on Palm Sunday, John 12 v 12 - 26
Ecclesiastes 8 v 2 - 17. Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's, said Jesus. But what does that mean in practice? The Teacher helps us with his wisdom in 8 v 2ff
Why is the day of death better than the day of birth? And why it is not wise to ask 'Why were the old days better than these?' Addressing these and other questions, the Teacher Qoheleth, points us to Wisdom's better way.
Ecclesiastes 5 v 5 to 20. The false promises of wealth regarding our satisfaction, sleep and security, and the generous goodness of God who gives us life and every good thing for our enjoyment, as we put our hope in him
At the dawn of a new year, looking forward into 2024, God's word teaches us that he is the Lord who in Jesus Christ goes before us, goes with us and fights for us to win the victory. A story of redemption whose earlier chapters prepare the way
Isaiah 42 v 1 to 9. The Servant's identity, mission and manner. "As a mother is tenderest to the most diseased and weakest child, so does Christ most mercifully incline to the weakest." Richard Sibbes
Eccles 5 v 1 to 7, teaching us when it comes to the worship of God, we should listen more than we speak and when we do speak we should be careful what we promise