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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 October 2026 – What have I learned today?
Colossians chapter 1 verses 28-29 (NIV) He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me. Paul’s goal was to ensure that all new Christians would…
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4 October 2026 – What have I learned today?
Psalm 116 – verses 12 – 14 (NIV) What shall I return to the LORD for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.…
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3 October 2026 – What have I learned today?
Philippians chapter 4 verses 11-13 (NIV) I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and…
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2 October 2026 – What have I learned today?
Psalm 116 verse 10 (NIV) I trusted in the LORD when I said, “I am greatly afflicted”. How many times have we seen or heard of people who say that they cannot believe in God because of the circumstances that they are in. Sadly, even some believers have lost their faith too for similar…
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1 October 2026 – What have I learned today?
Jeremiah chapter 3 verses 12-13 (NIV) Go, proclaim this message toward the north:“‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will frown on you no longer, for I am faithful,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will not be angry forever. Only acknowledge your guilt— you have rebelled against the LORD your God, you have…
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30 September 2026 – What have I learned today?
Jeremiah chapter 2 verse 8 (NIV) The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD?’ Those who deal with the law did not know me; the leaders rebelled against me. The prophets prophesied by Baal, following worthless idols. Three times in chapter one, then once again at the beginning of chapter two,…
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29 September 2026 – What have I learned today?
Zepheniah chapter 1 verse 9 (NIV) “Then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the LORD and serve him shoulder to shoulder. In modern life it’s easy for some people to think the grass is always greener elsewhere. Sadly, even in Christian…
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28 September 2026 – What have I learned today?
Ephesians chapter 6 verses 5-8 (NIV) Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favour when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly,…
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27 September 2026 – What have I learned today?
Ephesians 5:15–16 (NIV) ‘Be very careful then how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.’ The days in which we currently live are indeed evil. What I think Paul is trying to say is that we may not always get the opportunity…
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26 September 2026 – What have I learned today
Isaiah chapter 63 verse 5 (NIV) I looked, but there was no one to help, I was appalled that no one gave support; so my own arm achieved salvation for me, and my own wrath sustained me. Isaiah chapter 63 verse 7(NIV) I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the…