The poor in spirit “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). These are the first words Jesus spoke to His disciples as He sat
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God’s faithfulness, living faith and focussed prayer
God’s faithfulness, living faith and focussed prayer But constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church (Acts 12:5). It is interesting that whilst the church in
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I hope in Him Through the Lord’s mercies, we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my
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Fruit in old age They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing (Psalm 92:14). I became a grandparent over 20 years ago, and it
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Coming to the Saviour And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus (Mark 10:50). There is a remarkable contrast between the circumstances surrounding the rich man who
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Leaving the love of God Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to
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Rooted in love For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground (Isaiah 53:2). Pursue peace with all people, and
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Come aside And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31). At the beginning of Mark 6 the Lord sent
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Manna from heaven I am the living bread which came down from heaven (John 6:51). Last Lord’s Day, I was encouraged by the ministry of one of my oldest friends
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A new lockdown list Finally, brethren, whatever things are true… noble… just… pure… lovely… of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate
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Fellowship and fruitfulness They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), “where are You staying?” He said to them, “Come and see” (John 1:38-39). “Abide
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Stay here and watch with Me. Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me” (Matthew 26:38). In the
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