''the whole creation groans". Groaning as a sufferer in pain for which no remedy can be found. The world is rocking beneath its own curse as well as its misuse ... Read more

”many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples" . Matthew did not keep his conversion secret: rather, he made it the opportunity for his ... Read more

”if you consider me a partner". Partners can sometimes be easier to make than to keep, especially if we are not prepared to maintain the relationship. Philemon no doubt thought ... Read more

”I will listen to what God the Lord says". There are a number of steps you'll need to take if you are going to join the Psalmist: stop all else ... Read more

”faithful over a few things". As children we play at what we one day expect to be real. Adulthood is not long reached before we realise few if any of ... Read more

”they … wished for the day" . Storm or distress or grief can make the night seem endless. When tossed to and fro by the waves as Paul and his ... Read more

”You will not be allowed to eliminate them all at once". Many parallels may be drawn between the restrictions laid by Jehovah upon the Children of Israel and God's plan ... Read more

”he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God". It is a natural desire to want to succeed. We are given pounds to trade with and ... Read more

”the glory which shall be revealed in us". Who are these that are to have glory revealed in them? They are nothing special to look at - it's probably only ... Read more

”when they got into the boat, the wind ceased". The disciples' experience is a picture of those who enter into the ark of salvation upon the seas of life. Many ... Read more