"supposing to add affliction to my bonds". The Apostle Paul was referring to those who sought to ridicule his faith and who made evil insinuations about the followers of the ... Read more

"He has done all things well". The miraculous healing of a deaf mute was the latest in a line of miracles Jesus performed. He healed and blessed people wherever He ... Read more

"saved". We need to be saved because we are lost - spiritually dead in transgressions and sins. Adam's disobedience brought sin into our world. The second Adam, Jesus, brought salvation ... Read more

"I am like a green olive tree". It is not so much that the olive trees in the house of God were green in colour as that they were flourishing ... Read more

"Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God". This is not about earthly comfort or discomfort. In that respect the poor suffer while the rich ... Read more

"eternal encouragement". When interest wanes or monotony sets in it is encouragement we need. Encouragement is an essential ingredient of life and service. Here Paul reminds us that Jesus who ... Read more

" 'Even now,' declares the Lord". However far you may have gone from the Lord, 'even now' you can start coming back. Despite the persistent sin of His people and ... Read more

"receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints". Paul is commending a lady called Phoebe from the church in Cenchrea to the believers in Rome. She ... Read more

"this waste of the ointment". Opinion on whether ointment is wasted or not varies - a fact very obvious when this woman anointed the feet of Jesus. His enemies said ... Read more

"seek peace, and pursue it". Peace does not come easily. You only have to look at situations around the world to realise this. The smiles and handshakes cover the hearts ... Read more