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January Poetry

  • 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…

  • 4 May 2026  – What have I learned today? 

    Proverbs chapter 11 verse 14 (NIV)  For lack of guidance a nation falls,    but victory is won through many advisers. 1 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-4 (NIV)  I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and…

  • 3 May 2026 – What have I learned today?

    Joshua chapter 24 verses 14-15 (NIV)  “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.  But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the…

  • 2 May 2026 – What have I learned today?

    Joshua chapter 22 verses 1-5 (NIV)  Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh and said to them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and you have obeyed me in everything I commanded.  For a long time now—to this very day—you have not deserted your…

  • 1 May 2026 – What have I learned today? 

     John Chapter 2 verses 7-11 (NIV) Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned…

  • 30 April 2026 – What have I learned today? 

    Joshua chapter 17 verses 3 – 5 (NIV)  Now Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons but only daughters, whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah and Tirzah. They went to Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders and said,…

  • 29 April 2026 – What have I learned today? 

    John Chapter 1 verses 14-16 (NIV)  The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when…

  • 28 April 2026 – What have I learned today?

    Joshua chapter 14 verses 7-9 (NIV)  I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh Barnea to explore the land. And I brought him back a report according to my convictions, but my fellow Israelites who went up with me made the hearts of the people sink. I,…

  • 27 April 2026 – What have I learned today?

    Luke chapter 24 verses 9-12 (NIV)  When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.  It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles.  But they did not believe the women, because…

  • 26 April 2026 – What have I learned today?

    Luke chapter 23 verses 50 – 54 (NIV)  Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man,  who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea, and he himself was waiting for the kingdom of God.  Going to Pilate,…

  • 25 April 2026 – What have I learned today? 

    Luke chapter 23 verses 23-24 (NIV)  But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to grant their demand.  Philippians chapter 1 verses 27-28 (NIV)  Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only…