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Week 235

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Monday

Passionate Indifference

‘If only I had more time and energy, I could do so much more for the Lord!’ ‘If our church building were bigger / more central / had a better kitchen, we could initiate so many outreach projects.’ ‘If our mission had more partners, if our leaders were more imaginative, if our donors were more generous…’

Read More disappointment, God’s sovereignty, frustration

Tuesday

Worthy Citizens

As a teacher of English to speakers of other languages, part of my job is to help prepare people for the British citizenship test. The students have come from different parts of the world, mainly through marriage or work, and wish to settle in the UK. The test signals to those seeking a British passport …

Read More identity, loyalty, citizens, standing firm

Wednesday

The Same Hymn Sheet

‘Singing from the same hymn sheet’ has become a fairly common idiom, despite fears that it might offend atheists! It demonstrates a common understanding that, for any venture to succeed, all stakeholders must say the same things in public. Here, as Paul continues to spell out the implications of Christian citizenship …

Read More selflessness, humility, Unity, status envy

Thursday

The Downward Ascent

Graduation at the university where I serve is a splendid affair. Gowns of all colours swish around the town, academics process in order of seniority and new graduates are celebrated for their intellectual achievement. This festival of optimism assures parents and patrons that their considerable expenditure is well invested, as future wealth and influence are assured.

Read More success, Lord, humility, love, self-giving attitude

Friday

Working In, Working Out

Discipleship is not simply a ten week course for new believers on biblical fundamentals! How heartwarming it is to see here a flourishing spectrum of formal and informal relationships, where individuals are given space to reflect and work on their growing relationship with Jesus!

Read More joy, discipleship, grumbling, investing in others

Saturday

Come a Little Bit Closer Now

It’s not all about you.

It’s all about Him.

At the time of this psalm, David has taken the throne promised to him and he is thanking God

Read More God’s sovereignty, thankfulness

Sunday

Darkness and Light

We were in the middle of a deep cave in Papua New Guinea when our guide said, “I will leave you now to bring the others.” When he disappeared around a bend, taking the only flashlight with him, the darkness was complete. We dared not move from where we stood for fear of falling over or into something that could harm us.

Read More obedience
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