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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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5 February 2026 – What have I learned today?
Matthew chapter 24 verse 12-13 (NIV) Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. In the 24th chapter of Matthew we read of Jesus teaching His disciples what the end times would be like. I was particularly struck…
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4 February 2026 – What have I learned today?
Matthew chapter 23 verse 23 (NIV) “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former…” Luke Chapter 10 verses…
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3 February 2026 – What have I learned today?
Matthew chapter 22 verses 34-36 (NIV) Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Matthew chapter 22 verse 46 (NIV) No one could say a word in reply, and from…
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2 February 2026 – What have I learned today?
Matthew chapter 21 verses 45-46 (NIV) When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ parables, they knew he was talking about them. They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet. The chief priests and the Pharisees got the…
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1 February 2026 – What have I learned today?
Matthew chapter 21 verses 28-31 (NIV) “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. “Then the father went to the other son and…
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31 January 2026 – What have I learned today?
Job chapter 21 verses 14-16 (NIV) Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone! We have no desire to know your ways. Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain by praying to him?’ But their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I…
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30 January 2026 – What have I learned today?
Job Chapter 16 verses 1-5 (NIV) Then Job replied: “I have heard many things like these; you are miserable comforters, all of you! Will your long-winded speeches never end? What ails you that you keep on arguing? I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; …
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29 January 2026 – What have I learned today?
Job chapter 13 verse 15 (NIV) Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. Hebrews chapter 6 verse 19 (NIV) We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain. Job’s friends…
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28 January 2026 – What have I learned today?
Matthew chapter 19 verses 17-18 (NIV) “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” “Which ones?” he inquired. The rich young ruler who asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life appears to have…
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27 January 2026 – What have I learned today?
Job chapter 4 verses 2-4 (NIV) “If someone ventures a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can keep from speaking? Think how you have instructed many, how you have strengthened feeble hands. Your words have supported those who stumbled; you have strengthened faltering knees. Job’s friend Eliphaz…