10 Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. 12 It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. 13 But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, 14 for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is … Continue reading Awake By Catherine Hutton
He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills. Psalm 147:8 NIV In the UK, we are in a season of Harvest Festival in our local churches. We don’t have horns of plenty and fanciful arrangements of exotic fruit and wonderful vegetables — it is … Continue reading Rain, by Catherine Hutton
A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. Luke 18:18-20 NIV How are you today? Are you good? We are taking our vacation in the English Lake District at a Christian Conference — the Keswick Convention—this past couple … Continue reading Good, by Catherine Hutton
‘”You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.”‘ 1 Thess 2:5 Masks then! I’m not really a fan of the mask. Other than when they come in a lovely packet with ‘soothing’, ‘restorative’ or ‘moisturising’ emblazoned on them. We remember with sorrow the state … Continue reading Mask, by Catherine Hutton
[6] He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: [7] ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Luke 24:6-7 NIV I have a love-hate relationship with … Continue reading Remember, by Catherine Hutton