Tag Archives: Philippians 2:12-13

357. God Motivates and Empowers His People. The Blessing of Pentecost. [Part 2 of 2.] Philippians 2:12-13

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

We CAN do what is pleasing to God. In the previous blog we saw how God had promised in the Old Testament, that in the new age of the Spirit (under the New Covenant He would initiate with His people) … Continue reading →

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308. Jesus Heals “Untouchables!” The Implications Of The Story. Luke 5:12-16. [Part 1 of 2].

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

In this first article we look at the simple story of a leper being healed by Jesus and the implications arising from the story. In Part 2 we will look at some of the healing God is continuing to do … Continue reading →

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302. “Taking Hold Of Our Unsearchable Riches in Christ!” Praying Through Ephesians. Ephesians 3:7-10. Epistle for Epiphany Jany 6th 2019

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

It would be sad to read of an old man who lived his whole life in poverty not knowing that in his youth he had been left billions of dollars in an inheritance. What a difference it would have made … Continue reading →

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294. Changing The World Through Prayer. Praying Through Ephesians 2:8-10

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

How good do you have to be to get into heaven? It surprises some people to discover that being “good” is not the criterion for entering into heaven. Rather it is through the new and living way [Heb 10:20] into … Continue reading →

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282. Factors Influencing Mental Health. Human Enemy No.2. THE ENEMY WITHIN US. The Flesh. Our Fallen Human Nature. (Study 2 of 3.)

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

For centuries people have argued whether humans are born good or born evil. Some talk of the ‘innate goodness of humankind” meaning that humans are basically good at heart. But human experience would cast doubt on that theory. It is … Continue reading →

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264. Lent. What is it? Any relevance for me in 2018?

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

(This is adapted from an article I wrote this year for a Christian Magazine in Florida USA. It has recently been published.) If we were to ask people on the street what is “Lent?” they may come up with an … Continue reading →

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198. Does God Really Listen To Us When We Pray? Some Thoughts On Prayer. 1 John 5:14-15

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

A friend recently remarked that when he prayed he often wondered if anyone was listening. He said he believed that God did listen but nevertheless the thought kept coming back. In reply I mentioned some of the Bible verses that … Continue reading →

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