Although many believe democracy is the best form of government, recent events throughout the world suggest it is facing a crisis. This website is not a political platform; however, maybe this is an opportune moment to focus on God’s plan for government. When God created the heaven and the earth, He decreed that Man (Adam) ….  Read More

Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. 2 There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. 3 Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of ….  Read More

One of the impressive features during the current pandemic has been the compassion that has been shown by many towards those in need. It would be impossible to estimate the number of ‘unsung heroes’ that have graced our local communities. It is all too often the case that, even as Christians, we are guilty of ….  Read More

I said, “I will guard my ways, lest I sin with my tongue; I will restrain my mouth with a muzzle, while the wicked are before me.” 2 I was mute with silence, I held my peace even from good; and my sorrow was stirred up. 3 My heart was hot within me; while I was musing, the fire burned. Then I ….  Read More

We can say so much and be so quick to speak but why is it we are so slow to say Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Arigato, do jeh, daw-dyeh, Danke sehr, Khop Khun Mak Kha, Spasiba, gamsahabnida, Takk, Mahalo, Toda , Efharisto Or Thank You? Are we so unaware of how thoughtful and kind people are to ….  Read More

As the UK braces itself for a second wave of Covid 19, it is interesting to note the things that concern people most. The overriding concern appears to be as to whether we will be able to celebrate a ‘normal Christmas’. If any political leader was able to guarantee such a thing, s/he would gain ….  Read More

O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your wrath, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure! 2 For Your arrows pierce me deeply, and Your hand presses me down. 3 There is no soundness in my flesh because of Your anger, nor any health in my bones because of my sin. 4 For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy ….  Read More

I loved reading the story of a coin on display in a museum in Northern Britain, labelled as being from the Roman Empire and had been minted between the years 135 and 138 A.D. It was a second century coin and many people had gazed upon this wonderful example of ancient coinage with the large ….  Read More

And when she had said these things, she went her way and secretly called Mary her sister, saying, “The Teacher has come and is calling for you.” 29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly and came to Him. 30 Now Jesus had not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met Him. 31 Then the Jews ….  Read More

I well remember during my first University term being told that the blood transfusion service was in town the next day, to which I shuddered and decided it wasn’t for me. The next morning my friend said he was going and in the cold light of day it seemed weak-willed not to join him. All ….  Read More