Matthew 1:1-17 “Paul”, Dad said, “Pick a passage for us to read”. He usually picked the passage for family devotionals so this was quite the treat. I picked this one. Not because I found it interesting – I didn’t. But I DID like how the names sounded, and the challenge of reading them out loud. … More Daily Bible Readings, Day 3
Day 2: John 1:1-18 The identity of Jesus and what that means for us, is the reason John wrote his gospel. Demonstrating that Jesus is God so that we can have life and forgiveness through him, is the effect John was hoping for – John expressed that clearly, later in the gospel (20:30-31). And John … More Daily Bible Readings, Day 2
Luke 1:1-4 (written c.AD 69) We live by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). AND, our faith is based on historical facts, without which our faith is useless (1 Corinthians 15:17). ‘Faith’ is not a virtue on its own – many people have ‘faith’ in people, ideas, things or their own strength, all of … More Daily Bible Readings, Day 1
New Year, new resolutions, new determination, new hope…same old likelihood that the ship of our good intentions will run aground on the rocks of Leviticus in early February. The benefits, necessity and responsibility as Christians to be serious, “devoted” even (Acts 2:42), to reading our Bibles can be oppressive when we’re struggling. In early January … More Daily Devotions through the New Testament
“The hunt is on to find a promise that God made to someone, somewhere, sometime, and then hijack it for our own use. As if God would be confused or caught out by us claiming a promise we were never given…” … More We don’t deserve God’s healing
[This article previously appeared in the Zimbabwe Sunday Mail on February 5th, 2017.] Psalms 37:4 (ESV) “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Really?! Great!! So all I have to do is work up an enthusiasm for the Almighty, sing wholeheartedly, post those Instagram shots of … More Misunderstood Bible Verses: Psalm 37:4
Philippians 4:13 (NIV 1984) – “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” Stephen Curry is one of the best shooters in basketball history – THE greatest in the eyes of many. Curry is also a professing Christian, and comes across as a refreshingly unapologetic but softly spoken guy who talks openly about … More MISUNDERSTOOD BIBLE VERSES: Philippians 4:13
[This article first appeared here in the Zimbabwe Sunday Mail on 4th December 2016.] [Featured image is ‘House of False Hope’ by Corene Werhane.] Jeremiah 29:11 – “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and … More Misunderstood Bible verses: Jeremiah 29:11
Paul T Reynolds 