"Great men are not always wise". The greatest of men are not perfect and though behaving in an exemplary manner and giving wise advice, there is likely to be a time when their example should not be followed nor their counsel heeded. Until our attention is drawn to the God-man, Christ Jesus and our gaze ... Read more

"a servant girl". She probably never aspired to anything much more than a servant taking orders from others. But her words caused Peter to fall badly. She said "You also were with Jesus of Nazareth" as he sat outside in her yard. All eyes would be upon him and he denied that he knew Jesus. ... Read more

"God himself shall be with them". The closing chapters of the Book of Revelation describe a scene that none in this life can really begin to appreciate. We can, however, sense the peace and tranquillity that prevails in these chapters after all the wrath and fury of what we read earlier. Not least among the ... Read more