“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 2 [KJV] On our drive to church, we pass a large gym that is open 24/7. Their carpark is always full, and through the front glass windows you can see dozens of people using treadmills, exercise bikes and boxing bags. It’s been particularly busy these last couple of months, no doubt because most New Year’s resolutions relate to physical health or finances. Both area

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 John 5:13 [KJV] When I worked in a large department store, a young child would occasionally become lost. If they could tell us the actual name of the person they’d come with, we’d call that person over the loudspeaker. But if all they said was ‘Dad,’ we simply had to wait for ‘Dad’ to realise he o

“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” Psalm 34:5 [KJV] I was sitting with a group of friends at a function, when dessert was announced. Instantly, one of the men’s faces lit up with a huge smile. “Wow,” I joked, “You must really like dessert, you’re beaming!” The man looked confused, then laughed, “Oh no,” he said, “My wife just came back into the room. I was smiling at her.” Aww! There’s something special about the way a person’s face

“Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life” Proverbs 4:23 [KJV] One of my sisters gave me a colouring book...

“My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.” Psalm 57:7 [KJV] Have you ever noticed the difference between...

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:” Colossians 2:6 [KJV] Last week, I was researching a theological...

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:” Colossians 2:6 [KJV] On Monday, I returned home from a 2,400km...

“And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same...

“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou...

“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou...

“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good...

“But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.” 1 Timothy 2:12 [KJV] I recently googled...

“Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.” Psalm 119:36 [KJV] Photo credit: Miranda Last week, a Christian course...

“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or...

“And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered and said, Speak; for thy servant...

“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20 I recently watched an...

"“And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of...

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures...

“But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them: let them also that...

“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast,...