"seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal" .When you feel you stand alone or when you conclude the whole world lies in wickedness, to realise ... Read more
"he had seen an angel in his house" .Cornelius was a centurion in the Roman militia and outside the pale of those to whom angels might appear. If it had ... Read more
"Do not labour for the food which perishes" .You have to work - the curse upon man in the Garden of Eden was that in toil he would eat from ... Read more
"visit the fatherless and widows" .Practical Christian living must pay special attention to orphans and widows. In fact, James says that the truth of one's faith is characterised by it. ... Read more
"all the money that a man purposes in his heart to bring" .True gifts are free-will offerings. They are those that a man purposes in his heart to give and ... Read more
"I will make known your faithfulness to all generations" .How did the Psalmist propose making God's faithfulness known to all generations? Certainly, God's faithfulness does extend to all generations. No ... Read more
"Let your light so shine" .Are you shining your light in the right place? Many will recall having to hold the torch for someone to see and do a job. ... Read more
"Better … a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city" .Living with a violent temper is like dwelling at the foot of a volcano. At any ... Read more
"whatever you ask in my name" .A personal bank account enables bills to be paid, cash withdrawn and other monetary transactions made in the easiest possible way. All this is ... Read more
"test yourselves" .Modern medical practice relies on this more than ever. You have a medication or are provided with a piece of equipment to test yourself - be it blood ... Read more