"Then Philip ran". Once you are clear what God wants you to do, some extra speed may be called for to do it. If Philip had not run he might ... Read more

"Return home". In many cases home is the hardest mission field. Everybody knows you at home. So it is there that the change will be noticed. You cannot start your ... Read more

"is well known for her good deeds". This is the quality of a godly widow. Being 'well known' speaks of many people testifying to her good deeds. Paul gives a ... Read more

"I will bless the person who puts his trust in me". Putting your trust in the Lord attracts God's blessing upon every department of your life. No hidden snags or ... Read more

"they found that Jesus was alone". Jesus was still there when Moses and Elijah had returned to heaven. The disciples wanted to remain on the mountain top. Peter offered to ... Read more

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord". Who or what will be guiding you through the avenue of life today? Your own expertise and experience may ... Read more

"may I not wash in them, and be clean? ". Naaman the leper wanted cleansing from his leprosy on his terms. The river of Jordan was not good enough for ... Read more

"redeeming the time". A life lived without Christ in every part of it, fails to attain the standard set - hence the need for even a cup of cold water ... Read more

"She has come beforehand to anoint my body for burial". We wonder whether these words of Jesus indicate that the lady who came to anoint Jesus in the house of ... Read more

"If anyone wants to boast". Some people do seem to enjoy boasting. In many different areas we may obtain a sense of achievement. Yet the temptation to boast about our ... Read more