Posted: January 31, 2025
Key Texts: Genesis 12: 1-9; Hebrews 6: 1-3, Ephesians 4: 10 – 16 Supporting Texts: Genesis 11 -26; Hebrews 11; James 3: 14-16 “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better And your better is best.” (St. Jerome) In my primary school, St. Jerome’s (and other inspirational) quotes were frequently repeated
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Posted: January 19, 2025
Key Texts: Jonah 1-2; 2 Chronicles 7: 14; 1 John 1: 6, 9 Supporting Texts: Jonah 3-4; 1 John 5; Psalm 51; Nahum 1-3 For this series so far we have considered unplanned transitions, during which men of God (Joseph – Jesus’ earthly parent) and Joseph (Jacob’s son) were led by God through the supernatural
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Posted: January 12, 2025
Key Text: Genesis 37 Supporting Texts: Genesis 39-41; Genesis 50 Last week we explored Joseph’s transition from being an average carpenter to his full immersion into his highest calling – the responsibility to be Jesus’ earthly father. He rose to the challenge when he had confirmation from God through an angel and was faithful. It
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Posted: January 5, 2025
Key Text: Matthew 1: 18 – 2: 23 As we embark on a new year, let me take this opportunity to pray that you will have a successful year, good health and a closer walk with God. The start of a new season may encourage us to consider making bold steps or stepping into uncharted
Posted: December 27, 2024
Key Text: Matthew 1:18-25 I started this entry over a week ago but busyness distracted me; I do hope you all had a lovely Christmas! I know some texts are more popular only for this time of year, but the nativity story is filled with truths to encourage us even after December 25th! The lives
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Posted: December 16, 2024
Key Text: Luke 1: 5-25, 57-80 Additional Reading: Romans 8: 18; Ephesians 3: 20; Job 42: 2 In last week’s entry, Mary’s passionate hope after the unexpected visit from the angel Gabriel encouraged our faith. She was granted a promise that she did not pray for, believed in God’s Word and honourably fulfilled her role
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Posted: December 8, 2024
Key Text: Luke 1: 26–56 Additional Reading: Micah 5:2, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 7: 14, John 5:17, Hebrews 11:1-6, Isaiah 9:1, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Psalm 86:7 and 15 and Romans 8:28 The month of November whizzed by, and if you are like me, you are wondering how we are already almost halfway through December! We anticipate the
Posted: November 4, 2024
Texts: Job 38 – 42; James 1: 2-4 Before we examine God’s response, let’s reflect on the study so far. Over the past six weeks, some key observations about Job’s experiences have been explored. Initially, he was fulfilled and successful, but later suffered great calamity when God permitted the enemy to disturb his life to
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Posted: October 28, 2024
Quick References: Job’s Questions and Strong Emotions There are a number of references across the book of Job for this entry. Your understanding will develop if you study them along with the entry, but if you are unable to read them all at once, the messages are still digestible. Do try to read the texts
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Tags: Asking God why, Bible Verses on Problems, Blots Flaws and Revelations blog, Book of Job bible study, Daily Devotional, Dealing with Difficult Times, Encouragement, Help for dark seasons, Hope in Suffering, Praise God in trouble, Praise Him in the v alley, Protected by God, Real Talk, Suffering, Walking with God in Difficult Times, When suffering is hard, Why would God allow that?
Posted: October 19, 2024
There are several chapters linked to this entry -if you are unable to read them all at once, the entry will still be easy to understand, but it would help if you read them at some point when time allows. • Job 2: 9-10; 19:17: Job’s wife speaks/is mentioned • Job 4, 5, 15 and
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