Category: Bible verses
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Flashback Friday..stir(red hearts)
Stir(red) hearts
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Traps for the unwary…
When the Lord draws something to my attention then it’s time to take note. This morning I read this post from Alan https://devotionaltreasure.wordpress.com/2026/06/09/traps-on-the-wayside/ I posted a similar message in 2022 which you can read here. The trap of deceit Distractions is the word that comes to mind today. I believe that distractions are subtle traps that…
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The radical message..
I often forget what a radical message the gospel of Jesus is and how for some Christianity introduced a dangerous and threatening message which turned culture on its head. This is still true today. Jesus’ teachings are radical and transformational. During my recent trip to Japan, I learnt that Christianity was not accepted at all…
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When those going the wrong way met Jesus…Encounters with Jesus
The good news for all of us is that Jesus came and still comes to set us back on track when we are going the wrong way. Jesus set two of His followers back on the right course when he met them on a journey. In Luke 24 starting at verse 13, we read the…
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When a thief met Jesus -Encounters with Jesus
I have gone by many names during my lifetime. They called me “the penitent thief, good thief, wise thief and so on” – these names stuck with me and defined who I am. I lived a criminal life, I enjoyed the hype of it all and stealing became my greatest endeavour. Have you not heard…
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When Martha met Jesus..Encounters with Jesus
Today’s story in our series, Encounters with Jesus, is written by my good friend Heather and is her interpretation on Martha’s perspective.. Hi, I’m Martha, you may know or have heard of me. I’m the sister of Mary and Lazarus. We live in Bethany, a small village. We are close friends with Jesus. He’s great…
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When the Religious Elite met Jesus..Encounters with Jesus
Today’s post in our series of Encounters with Jesus is written by Nathan Berry who is a presenter on Pure247radio. His inspiration is taken from the verses in Matthew 22:15-46. His thoughts follow on beautifully this week with our theme of humility. Keep Your Trap ShutEver wished you’d kept your mouth shut? There’s a group…
