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How dreadful the situation and about to get much worse. Let us pray for the ordinary people especially families in so much danger. Man's inhumanity to man must be making God Himself weep yet again. I cannot begin to imagine the horrors. Please Lord Jesus, come soon, step in and stop this.

How often do you read the Bible and what is your favourite translation? I aim to read about 20 to 30 minutes a day, though not always managing it and I prefer the NLT. It is amazing that even a short session daily builds more knowledge and faith than it might seem.

In Luke chapter 12 the leper asks Jesus to make him clean 'if he will'. This echoes Gethsemane, where Jesus asks to be spared but adds the all important 'if it is thy will, not mine'. Though sickness is never welcome, not to me anyway, I find in times of illness I grow most. I depend then on...

I recovered after about a week but a couple of weeks later felt unwell again and got a sore throat, nastier and longer lasting. Then mild headache and reddened dry eyes, which was alarming. Has anybody had this? I hear people are getting symptoms that go on for a while though covid itself was...

I read quite unusual books at times. I was reading one about SAS survival techniques when captured and in solitary confinement. I was quite struck at the known effects of being isolated and realised that many of us have been affected to some level by the past two years of covid restrictions...

It seems most people spend so much time seeking that elusive happiness in finding their perfect match. After all, relationship problems are rife, often based on flimsy romantic ideals, destined to fall apart. The reality being that no other person can ever fulfil us. Only God can truly fill our...

I had it and found myself very miserably suffering for a week, much of it in bed. It was like flu but I was so afraid it might get worse. The headaches, temperature and sweating were the worst. I was hallucinating at times and it was frightening. Many of my friends have been really very poorly...

What could it have been, for Paul? This affliction that kept him grounded and not too carried away by his elation in revelation and Christ? There has been lots of conjecture over the centuries but what do you think? It had to be something ongoing with his health, maybe hidden from others, that...

How safe is it to go to the theatre, regarding infection with covid? I have tickets to use, having postponed several times but I do not want to go if it means illness.

I love the Book of James, it is almost a condensed summary of how to live in obedience to Christ. Yet James was said to be slow to believe that Jesus was the Messiah, it is said their other brothers were too. Certainly James became a firm believer after the crucifixion. I do not know if the...

I find that hymns express prayer more fully than my often inadequate efforts. I collect hymn books and analyse the lives of the authors of hymns as they are often the most inspiring of people. A powerful favourite that always brings me to tears is Abide with Me by Henry Francis Lyte. I have...

I have read that Paul always maintained he was taught directly by Christ after his will and emotions were captured on the road to Damascus. He said 'the mystery was made known me by revelation'. Certainly Paul was the biggest of influences build the early church, with a big portion of the New...

Reading Matthew Chapter 4, the order is interesting. Jesus baptised, tempted by the Devil, begins His ministry. A point here, After being so sorely tempted, Jesus returned home to Nazareth and Capernaum. That makes such sense, He went home to be with His family and recover His strength and...

As a Christian I warn friends and acquaintences whenever I can not to go to see these kinds of people. Yet some will not listen, they are fascinated by spiritual stuff and think it is harmless fun. Yet it is not. I've heard of frightening stories from some who used Ouija boards or went to...

Mark 1, Ch 10. 'the spirit descending like a dove upon him'. The baptism of Jesus by John. What a great moment. If it was so important for Jesus, it should be for us. When you were baptised, was it the greatest moment of your life and who came to witness it? Was it full immersion and did you...

In 1Samuel, chapter 1. Verse 21 to 28, Hannah gives her son to the temple to live there always. She had yearned for a son but now she gave him up. So where was the benefit to her? He would not presumably contribute to her life, have a life and marriage of his own or take care of his parents in...

It is an intriguing relationship. Only 6 months apart in age, cousins. They would certainly have met during childhood though they lived many miles apart. There was great respect between them, borne by the fact that John told everyone that Jesus was the great one and Jesus chose to be baptized by...

Thinking about the definition of what a friend is, why do many people have so many Facebook friends? It seems ridiculous over a certain number. If someone has for example over 500 friends, it is time to question what they are aiming for. I deliberately nurture a small number of trusted...

Referring to Matthew Ch 2, about wise men. Who could they have been and what scripture could they have read with this prophecy and what relevant interest was it to them? It is not specified that there were three, nor are we told if they were Jews. They wanted to worship this child. Would...

Looking at Matthew chapter 2, verse 13. Is there biblical evidence that guardian angels exist? If so, do they help each of us only if we pray and believe in Jesus as Saviour? Many people take angels for granted as real but invisible. The term is used freely as if they come to us in times of...