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  • Pause for reflection – 12 January 2023

    This “pause for reflection” was played on Black Diamond FM Radio today, on Alan Thomson’s breakfast programme. Thanks Alan.

  • 12 January 2023 – What have I learned today?

    Genesis Chapter 25: verses 21-23 (NLT Translation) Isaac pleaded with the LORD on behalf of his wife because she was unable to have children. The LORD answered Isaac’s prayer, and Rebekah became pregnant with twins, but the two children struggled with each other in the womb. So she went to ask the LORD about it.…

  • 11 January 2023 – What have I learned today?

    Genesis Chapter 24: Verses, 21, 26 and 27 (NLT Translation) The servant watched her in silence, wondering whether or not the LORD had given him success in his mission. The man bowed low and worshiped the LORD. “Praise the LORD, the God of my master Abraham,” he said. “The LORD has shown unfailing love and…

  • 10 January 2023 – What have I learned today?

    Genesis Chapter 22: Verse 18 (NLT Translation) “And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed – all because you have obeyed me.” We don’t always realise the impact that our decisions and actions can have on other people. There are different points of view about this. Some folks think that…

  • 9 January 2023 – What have I learned today?

    Matthew Chapter 8: Verses 2-3 (NLT Version) Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “If you are willing you can heal me and make me clean.” Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared. Lepers at that…

  • 8 January 2023 – What have I learned today?

    Genesis Chapter 18: verse 27 (NLT Version) Then Abraham spoke again, “Since I have begun, let me speak further to my Lord, even though I am but dust and ashes.” Hebrews Chapter 4: verse 16 (NLT Version) So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy,…

  • 7 January 2023 – what have I learned today?

    Matthew Chapter 6: Verses 1-4 (NLT Version) Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in Heaven. When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do – blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention…

  • 6 January 2023 – What have I learned today?

    Genesis Chapter 11: verse 31 – Genesis Chapter 12: verse 1 (NLT Version) One day Terah took his son Abram, his daughter-in-law Sarai (his son Abram’s wife), and his grandson Lot (his son Haran’s child), and moved away from Ur of the Chaldeans. He was headed for the land of Canaan, but they stopped at…

  • 5 January 2023 – What have I learned today?

    Matthew Chapter 4: Verse 24 (NLT Version) News about him spread as far as Syria, and people began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon-possessed or epileptic or paralyzed – he healed them all. Good news travels fast – even without the internet and…

  • 4 January 2023 -What have I learned today?

    Proverbs Chapter 1: verses 2-5 (NLT Version) Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,  to help them do what is right, just and fair. These proverbs will give insight to the simple,…