How many mistakes will I make in this life of mine? It never seems to cease. Every single time, even when I’m not expecting it, these sins and mistakes keep bursting into my life in ceaseless and never-ending sequence. Amazing,… Read More ›
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Jonah!
Well, what can one say – our Grandson Sam – now a full-time primary teacher at a special school here in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. He is so good at teaching that he specialises in kids who have all sorts of… Read More ›
Convict
Mary was a convict! She was arrested in England for stealing a horse. BUT she didn’t really, her little boy Oscar lay sick with a ghastly fever, and she had to get a doctor fast. She had no way of… Read More ›
Homeless
Well, here we are, says me walking into a beautiful and large lounge room where I introduced my young homeless lad, Joey, to the very rich owner of the home, Mrs Slater, my friend Jeanette. Joey had been into all… Read More ›
Startling!
For the fifth time that day, Rhona called the school – but of course, no one was there, the sports day was well and truly over. The teacher who answered her call was so excited, all she could talk about… Read More ›
Save or Kill
Connor Schmidt happily drove the 12-to-8 shift on the city bus line that travelled along the Pacific Highway in Sydney, New South Wales. He was absently whistling one of the Beatles’ old songs as he piloted his bus through the… Read More ›
Nothin is gonna stop me now!
Jimbo was completely and surely adamant when he blurted out that absolutely nothin ABSOLUTELY NOTHIN on God’s earth is ever gonna stop me!! Oh, that can be so sad – Jimbo was determined and absolutely adamant that he should be… Read More ›
“The Body Achieves what the Mind Believes” – Napoleon Hill
Our young neighbour loves jumping on their trampoline – they have one sitting on their front lawn, and most days, there he is, barefoot and busy jumping around like crazy. He takes his soccer ball in as well, and while… Read More ›
The King and the Donkey
Just been reading the Bible in Numbers 22 about a bloke called Balaam – quite THE guy! Well worth the read if you can – really interesting. Anyway, it turns out that the Israelites had traveled through the plains of… Read More ›
Does God Exist?
If God exists, why are kids starving in Africa? If God exists, why haven’t we had any rain? If God exists, why did so many people die in World War I and World War II? Just reading a book, and… Read More ›
“Who Am I ” ……..Taking Care of Business
Who am I? – I’ve often wondered that – it’s really a funny old business, isn’t it, that is knowing when to step in and when to stay well out of the way. That to me is one of my… Read More ›
24/7 Access
It’s amazing to have access to whatever and whenever we need it – access on a 24-hour basis is truly great. I was listening to the radio, driving along yesterday, singing along to myself, which is normal, and as my… Read More ›
Mayerling
On the 30th January 1889, Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria committed suicide at the amazing age of 30 years old at Mayerling with his young mistress at the time Baroness Mary Vetsera. aged just 19 years. ***** Rudolf was born at… Read More ›
Grace Abounds
“Many are lost by their own doing. They refuse to follow the One who can and will fulfill their hearts. Traditions, in so many countries, hinder growth. Traditions become idols and God is a jealous God. Those who follow the… Read More ›
He is a Footstool
“Go forth for the Lord is near. Take with you the Spirit of the Lord, for He will guide you in all your ways. You are the head and not the tail. The enemy is beneath your feet. He is… Read More ›
Taking Care of Legalities – True Story
No jury sits in this court room. No spectators fill the room. You won’t hear whispers echoing across the isle. The silence is almost deafening. Only four people will be in this trial. At one table, facing the Judge is… Read More ›
Some Assembly Required
There are word combinations in the English language that I love: “Pepperoni, Sausage, Extra Cheese,” hovers near the top of the list. There are word combinations in the English language that I despise: “While you are up, can you…?” Note… Read More ›
Learning to Count
2 + 2 = ?? You know the answer to that math puzzle, don’t you? And yet you hesitate because you fear there is some bloggish mystery about the equation that will result in a case of the chagrins if… Read More ›
How a 20 year old piece of paper saved my life
I was always a ‘good’ boy! Loved my mum and dad and always stuck by the rules – never really got into trouble (well maybe just a little) and nearly always did what I was told. When my parents said… Read More ›
Dealing with Severe Emotional Pain: The Roadmap to Healing
Copyright© πίστις 2014 If you have ever been through a serious trial in your life or experienced a deeply painful loss then you can understand how difficult it can be to heal from these experiences. Depending on what happened and how… Read More ›
ONE TRUE AND LIVING GOD
By Neil Anderson December 30 Exodus 20:2, 3 I am the LORD your God. . . . You shall have no other gods before Me The doctrinal affirmations today and tomorrow will help you renew your mind… Read More ›
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
By Neil Anderson December 28 Philippians 2:3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself. Once when I was pastoring I got a distress… Read More ›
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD
By Neil Anderson December 25 Luke 1:38 Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word If God wants something done, can it be done? In other words, if God has… Read More ›
Thought for Today from God’s Word
Isaiah 53 (NKJ) 1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground…. Read More ›
Christians: the Most Judgmental and Critical People There Are
Copyright© 2013 πίστις Other Believers are the most judgmental and critical people I know. Offended yet? Then do not read any further. I will say that being so quick to judge does not apply to all Believers, some are not this… Read More ›
Responsibilities Over Rights
By Neil Anderson November 30 Galatians 5:13 You were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another Nothing will distort relationships faster than… Read More ›
Christ the Lowly, Part II
LOWLY: 1. humble in feeling, behavior or status 2. modest; unpretentious 3. evolved to only a slight degree “…thus says the Lord God, ‘Remove the turban and take off the crown; this will no longer be the same. Exalt that… Read More ›
Lord, Touch Me
By Neil Anderson November 21 Mark 8:25 Then again He laid His hands upon his eyes; and he looked intently and was restored, and began to see everything clearly One of the greatest personal crises I have faced… Read More ›
The Must Read Interview with Satan!
Vine of Life News Copyright© πίστις 2013 Me: Do you acknowledge Jesus as being truly God? Satan: Of course I do as do the demons, it is only foolish humans that do not. Me: So why do you think so… Read More ›
Becoming The Person God Wants
By Neil Anderson November 9 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all . . . are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit When you begin to align… Read More ›