Tag Archives: God

He will complete the good work he began in you.


When God in his grace has called us into his kingdom, he means us to stay in that kingdom and to grow in grace. Paul expressed it this way, 3 I give thanks to my God upon my every remembrance of … Continue reading

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You must be born again.


In John’s gospel Jesus teaches us about the work of the Holy Spirit and along with the rest of the New Testament teaching we see that the work of the Spirit is central to conversion. No one has ever become … Continue reading

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Chosen in Christ before time began.


In my last post I highlighted the problem of humankind’s sinfulness in this one I want to show that sin did not surprise God and his plan of salvation was in place. The Apostle Paul says he chose us in … Continue reading

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The Sinfulness of Humankind.


The doctrine of humankind’s sinfulness is not a popular one, one can understand this but it is important to stress that we can not understand God’s grace unless it is against this background. The essence of sin is rebellion against … Continue reading

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God of Grace and Power. (A Prayer)


Lord I thank you that you are a gracious and loving God and that you exert your power for the sake of your people. When I look at the sinfulness of my heart it is amazing that a holy God … Continue reading

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One Name,One Number by Richard Brunton: A book review


This is not an unbiased review as I have known the author since the beginning of Living Hope Ministries. Also, as mentioned in the book, the church I serve as an elder is twinned with a church in Bosnia. This … Continue reading

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You Are Awesome: A Prayer of Praise


Lord when I stand on the beach and see the waves come crashing in, my heart cries out you are awesome. When I stand by the river and see the swans come swimming by, my heart cries out you are … Continue reading

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Visions of the Coming days by R.Loren Sandford:A book review


This is an important and timely book, which I hope many will read and take to heart the rich teaching contained in it. This is a book with a prophetic edge to it and the author does not claim infallibility but in … Continue reading

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Help I am being pruned! A Prayer. Based on John chapter 15


Before the Harvest: Lord I want to praise you for all the fruit that you have produced in my life, I could not do this in my own strength. You have helped me to love others, be patient and kind. … Continue reading

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For I know the plans that I am planning concerning you,’ declares the Lord: Jeremiah 29:11


This passage is one that shows the love and care of the Lord for his people. Yet it is a verse that often perplexes us,friends will often quote this to reassure us when we are going through difficult times, we … Continue reading

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