Hatred & Betrayal

Garry continued his series looking at Joseph and the parallels in his life with the life of Jesus. In Genesis 37, we see how Joseph’s brothers saw an opportunity to get rid of him. They hated him because of Jacob’s favouritism and because of the dreams...

Need To Know?

The ‘need-to-know’ basis in politics and other areas of business refers to telling someone the facts they need to know at a particular time and nothing more. In politics, civil servants often use this as their rationale for not revealing potentially incriminating...

Obedience

The Charge of the Light Brigade was a failed military action involving the British light cavalry led by Lord Cardigan against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 in the Crimean War. Lord Raglan had intended to send the Light Brigade to...

Providence

Providence is defined as ‘the protective care of God’, and this is seen clearly in Acts 23:12-22, when a plot to kill Paul is thwarted by his nephew. Some 40 fanatical Jews wanted to get rid of Paul once and for all and they plotted to kill him, partnering with the...

Show Me Your Glory

Exodus 33:12-23 remains a pivotal passage for me, an ongoing reminder that it is the Lord’s presence with us which distinguishes us from other people and is the ‘bottom line’ for believers. Moses talks with the Lord, demonstrating that an ongoing relationship with Him...