WOW! Mysteries – I love em!! – Well sometimes anyway – I must admit that the mysteries of the computer make me frustrated, angry and despairing!! But other mysteries well that’s another matter; the mystery of creation; the universe; the… Read More ›
Forgiveness
Way way down deep!
Don’t you just love computer viruses?? A few weeks ago – the old laptop started to do strange and amazing things – like not shutting down – then shutting down 1/2 way through something! Then it started dropping things off… Read More ›
The most powerful force on earth: Words
Some people would name a particular weapon (nuclear bombs?) as the most powerful weapon on earth, and to a point that is correct for obvious reasons. Some might even name death as the most powerful force. Death is a powerful… Read More ›
Got the guilts? You can fix that.
As I get older I am realising more and more just how forgiving My God is. When I look back on my life and see the incredibly stupid decisions and mistakes I have made and how I have botched up… Read More ›
IS THE RESURRECTION REAL?
Big question! Obviously there are some big and very compelling evidence that Jesus did in fact rise from the dead but first lets go back to the trial of Jesus and have a closer look at what He went… Read More ›
The "Unlovable"
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (NIV) “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” John 7:24 (ESV) Dear Reader, Who are the… Read More ›
Falling Away…….
Hmm falling away – can we fall away from God? This has been the probably one of the most debated questions of all time and one which I guess each of us has our own definition. From what I have… Read More ›
Consequences
Joe Long killed a man in 1941. The Great war was horrible, terrible and to put it bluntly a bloody slaughter for all involved. To top it all off the 2nd World War was even more terrifying then the Great… Read More ›
Beware of the Dog!
When I was out walking the other with my beautiful wife – we came across a sign on the fence of a house that said “Beware of the dog” – well they weren’t wrong! Not just one dog but two… Read More ›
ARE YOU BEARING THE COST?
What does it mean to “Bear the Cost” in life? I think another word would be FORGIVENESS. When wrongs done to us by others occur, we can choose to forgive them and bear the result of what they have done… Read More ›
Unhappy campers!
Life is just not fair – why do the ‘nice’ people nearly always finish last? Life can be a lot like that – the wicked prosper while the ‘nice’ people always seem to be dragging around the bottom of the… Read More ›
Big mouth, big trouble, big consequences
Ever regretted something that you have said? I have heaps of times – it is a regrettable thing that the tongue can run away with us at times – maybe two people suddenly find themselves talking about a third –… Read More ›
It's Remembrance Day in Australia
What is Remembrance Day? – It is celebrated (If I can use that word) by Commonwealth Countries to remember our armed forces who have died in the line of duty. It is a special day first observed on 11th November… Read More ›
You can't be in two camps or play in two teams!
You just can’t!! – That would be totally wrong – you can’t give full allegiance to two teams and be totally committed to them both. But more of that later… Thought I would let you guys know a little about… Read More ›
God has pressed the 'delete' button – you can too!!
What an amazing verse is Hebrews 8:12 “For I will forgive their wickedness and remember their sins no more” That is a pretty awesome statement.To think that God is willing and able to forgive our sins – no matter where… Read More ›
What!! Bad news!! OH NO! – BUT wait……
Last time we looked at two of the minor Prophets and at the messages they brought to the people of long ago and how that message is still relevant today. Today we tackle two more Zephaniah and Haggai. Ever felt… Read More ›
SURPRISE!!!!
Surprise!! Ever been taken completely by surprise? It can be an amazing experience. Life itself can be a surprise – our plans and dreams can come crashing down in an instant – all it takes can be some sort of… Read More ›
Do you believe in life after death??
That is some huge question – and one a lot of us really don’t want to think about – Some skeptics, agnostics and of coarse ‘true’ atheists would tell themselves and us that no such thing is possible. I wonder… Read More ›
God????
(Photo credit Wikipedia) Who is God and why do I need Him? I’m just fine on my own! I will worry about God later, much later. I have plenty of time to worry about “getting right with God”…. Read More ›
Blessed Are The…
Sermon on the Mount painted by Ivan Makarov 1889 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit… Read More ›
‘Body of Christ’
I was thinking the other night about just how important we are all to one another. We are truly linked together within the body of Christ, and what connects us is LOVE one for another. Love is like veins within… Read More ›
3 Things We Can Learn From Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve probably heard about Chick-Fil-A’s statement regarding their belief that marriage is meant to be between a man and a woman, only. Apparently in certain areas of the country this is big news…. Read More ›
Jesus and the Contemptible People
“When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, ‘Will you give me a drink?’ (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, ‘You are a Jew and I… Read More ›
Whose Truth do You Follow?
Christ and Pilate (Photo Credit: Wikipedia) What is truth? Ever hear of this gem…your truth is not necessarily my truth. I guess that all depends on where you get your Truth from now doesn’t it? If I expound on what… Read More ›
Forgive and Forget?
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long suffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you… Read More ›
Granting Forgiveness to Others
Rembrandt – “The Return of the Prodigal Son Forgiveness…this is such an important area in our lives, and in our walk with Christ. As we are forgiven in Christ…so must we forgive those who trespass against us. Matthew 6:14-15 For… Read More ›
SPIRITUAL CLEANSING
I was washing my van which I have not done in a long time. Since it is white, the dirt is harder to take off. It takes a lot more time washing and as it was getting late and I’ve… Read More ›
To tattoo, or not to tattoo, that is the conundrum
I vividly remember a close family friend telling me that I was disobeying God by getting a tattoo and because of its permanence, I was in a state of constant defiance. (This was after the tattoo was already there. What… Read More ›
To Gospel or not to Gospel, part two
If you did not read part one of this two part article, you can find it here, http://believinggodtoday.com/2012/04/30/to-gospel-or-not-to-gospel/ The teachings of the bible are distorted by so many for personal gain. They are also distorted or just plain not taught… Read More ›
The Beautiful Cross of Christ
Crucifixion of Jesus on a two-beamed cross, from the Sainte Bible (1866) We have received an amazing gift; words do not begin to describe it, yet I try. We all sin, we do things wrong. We don’t treat others right,… Read More ›