"and increasing in the knowledge of God". The Christian life is a progression and ever moving forward. Not least in this advance is an increase in the knowledge of God. ... Read more

"they came to Elim". The place called Elim to which the children of Israel came shortly after they left Egypt in what was to be 40 years' wandering in the ... Read more

rehearse the matter before Him when you come in prayer. Neither does it mean that our heavenly Father will give us what we need without having to ask Him. In ... Read more

"in him we live, and move, and have our being". Our every breath is given by Him! Many would like to pursue a course through life independent of Him. Yet ... Read more

"in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion". In the world of sport, "pavilion" is associated with the field of play. Life can be likened to ... Read more

"when Jesus saw great multitudes". Many measure success according to the size of the multitude. But the motive behind the assembling of the great multitude on this occasion is important. ... Read more

"As the offering began, singing to the Lord began". These words describe the time when Hezekiah restored the temple and its offices that had fallen into disrepair during the reign ... Read more

"you, O Lord my God, brought me back from the depths alive". Jonah's experience is a sign of Jesus' resurrection from the grave - back from the depths to newness ... Read more

"out of her poverty". You are never so poor that you have nothing to give to the Lord. This lady proves this to be true. It can be easy to ... Read more

"I have placed my cause in your hands". Jeremiah has been called the weeping prophet but could equally well be described as suffering and brave! He was ridiculed and scorned ... Read more