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January Poetry

  • 5 October 2024 – What have I learned today?

    Colossians Chapter 2: Verses 6-7 (NIV) So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Jeremiah Chapter 12:1-3 (NIV)  You are always righteous, Lord,    when I bring a case…

  • 4 October 2024 – What have I learned today?

    Colossians Chapter 2: Verses 1-5 (NIV)  I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order…

  • 3 October 2024 – What have I learned today?

    Jeremiah Chapter 9: Verses 5-6 (NIV) Friend deceives friend,    and no one speaks the truth.They have taught their tongues to lie;    they weary themselves with sinning.You live in the midst of deception;    in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me,”declares the Lord. Colossians Chapter 1: Verses 9-14 (NIV) For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not…

  • 2 October 2023 – What have I learned today?

    Philippians Chapter 4: Verses 11-12 (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 every situation,…

  • 1 October 2024 – What have I learned today?

    Philippians Chapter 3: Verses 15-17 (NIV) All of us then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained.  Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as…

  • 30 September 2024 – What have I learned today?

    Philippians Chapter 2: 19-22 (NIV) I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy…

  • 29 September 2024 – What have I learned today?

    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 hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any…

  • 28 September 2024 – What have I learned today?

    Philippians Chapter 1: 12-14 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have…

  • 27 September 2024 – What have I learned today?

    Psalm 114:7-8 (NIV) Tremble, earth, at the presence of the Lord,    at the presence of the God of Jacob,who turned the rock into a pool,    the hard rock into springs of water. Nahum 1:7 (NIV) The Lord is good,    a refuge in times of trouble.He cares for those who trust in him. Can trying circumstances bear fruit? Yes, but not by trying…

  • 26 September 2024 – What have I learned today?

    Isaiah Chapter 66 verse 2 (NIV-UK) Has not my hand made all these things,    and so they came into being?’declares the Lord. ‘These are the ones I look on with favour:    those who are humble and contrite in spirit,    and who tremble at my word. Luke Chapter 18: Verses 9-14(NIV UK) To some who were confident of their own…