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The reason for the blog…
The Bible says that,” the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” (Hebrews 4 :12) At the start of 2021, newly retired and starting a New Year in lockdown due to…
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16 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
2 Chronicles chapter 5 verse 11 (NIV) The priests then withdrew from the Holy Place. All the priests who were there had consecrated themselves, regardless of their divisions. The priests’ divisions took turns to minister before God. They had to ensure that their lives were consecrated so that they could serve when it was their…
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15 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
1 Corinthians chapter 9 verses 24-25 (NIV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not…
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14 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
Ecclesiastes chapter 12 verses 13 and 14 (NIV) Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or…
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13 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
1 Corinthians chapter 8 verses 1 – 3 (NIV) Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever loves God is known by God. We need…
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12 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
Proverbs chapter 19 verse 23 (NIV) The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble. Some people might misinterpret this verse. God wants us to live life to the full and know what it is to be content in all circumstances. He doesn’t say that we will not…
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11 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
Ecclesiaates 2 verse 11 (NIV) Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun. Solomon was granted wisdom from God, and many material blessings, but in the book of Ecclesiastes, he…
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10 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
2 Chronicles chapter 1 verse 7(NIV) That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” God doesn’t grant wishes. He was testing Solomon’s heart. Solomon was in a privileged, important position. He was to rule over God’s chosen people. His heart at this point in…
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9 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
1 Chronicles chapter 28 verses 8-9 (NIV) “So now I charge you in the sight of all Israel and of the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God: Be careful to follow all the commands of the LORD your God, that you may possess this good land and pass it on…
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8 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
1 Corinthians chapter 4 verses 6 – 7 (NIV) Now, brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, “Do not go beyond what is written.” Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower…
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7 August 2026 – What have I learned today?
1 Corinthians chapter 3 verses 8-9 (NIV) The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. We should never covet somebody else’s gift. Our gifts are all God-given.…