“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” 2 Timothy 4:7 [KJV] Sunrise at Wellington I’ve recently been listening to the books of Kings and Chronicles on audio Bible. Each time a new king ascended to the throne of Israel or Judah, I would tense, waiting for the author’s one line assessment of the king. Either Scripture would say the king “did that which was right in the sight of the LORD” and I would sigh with relief. Or it would say, “h

“I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.” Psalm 119:15 [KJV] May bush “What’s your secret to success?” Interviewers often ask famous people this question. When the person answers sincerely, it reveals much about their values and priorities. But what if we could sit down with a Bible author and ask them: “What do you think is key to living a life that pleases God?” The psalmist would answer immediately, “the Word of God”. In Psalm 119, he describes h

“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

“And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? …And [the angel] saith unto them, Be...

“And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught....