‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.‘ Romans 12:2 Does this challenge anyone else? It’s currently kicking my you know what. I’ve always believed transformation would happen gradually over time. … Continue reading Transformed, by Debb Hackett
And when they had all had enough to eat, Jesus said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces of bread and fish that are leftover, that nothing be lost.” So they gathered them up, and filled 12 baskets with broken pieces. John 6:12 Until yesterday, I had never noticed that in this often-told story of … Continue reading Pieces, by Melissa Carey
Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshipping him with holy fear and awe. (Hebrews 12:28 NLT). Three weeks ago, my husband and I were up before light cracked to catch a plane to our favorite sea surrounding the Island of Saint John. We went … Continue reading Unshakable, by Beth Duewel
Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Joel 2:13 I don’t know about you, but I’m familiar with the word render, which sort of means to make, but less so the word rend, … Continue reading Rend, by Debb Hackett
He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. John 21:5 NIV One of our favourite take-out meals is “Fish ‘n’ Chips”. It is the ultimate in English comfort food. The fish part doesn’t necessarily mean that ‘fish’ is always going to form part of the meal. However, it is importantly … Continue reading Fish, by Catherine Hutton