Resuming Bible studies

After the summer break, we resumed Bible studies tonight, with Mark choosing to go over James 2:1-13 again.In the film ‘Batman Begins’, Rachel Dawes tells Bruce Wayne, “It’s not who you are underneath; it’s what you do that defines...

Attitude can shape your life

“Attitude can shape your life” says the chapter in the book of ‘Pocket Positives’ I bought recently. This is a thoroughly Biblical principle. Paul tells the Ephesian church “to be made new in the attitude of your minds” (Eph 4:23);...

Future Hope

Dave spoke from 1 Thess 4:13-18 last night about the future hope of Christians, including the hope that we will see all those who have died in Christ again one day. Paul’s ministry to the Thessalonians was brief and cut short, and he wrote letters to them to...

Goodness

Garry spoke from 2 Peter 1:3-11 this morning, looking particularly at the injunction to add to our faith goodness.God wants us to be like Him, to reflect His image. By grace, He makes available to us all we need to achieve that aim. We show by our speech and actions...

What are you thinking?

Philippians 4:8 is probably one of the verses I come back to time and time again to help me to think the right thoughts. I have real trouble with my thoughts, often allowing my mind to dwell on worries, anxieties, untruths and half-truths which will end up crippling...