And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59,60 According to Open Doors, approximately 100 million Christians … Continue reading Lethal Stones
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Moving House
Ladies, gentlemen, young people, please fasten your seat belts as we make our final ascent to our destination. As you disembark please take a few moments for your eyesight to adjust to the brightness, which is due to the total lack of darkness in your new host country. To assist you in settling comfortably into … Continue reading Moving House
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Jumping Through Hoops
Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Then, … Continue reading Jumping Through Hoops
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Silent Encounter
What can I say about that infamous night? How weary we were As we followed Him to the garden He prayed, we slept, He woke us, Again we slept While we dreamed, He wept Then came torches, voices, soldiers, Armour gleaming in the moonlight The betrayer moving in close With his cold, calculated kiss … Continue reading Silent Encounter
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The Cloak
Beloved gave to me a locket Crafted from pure gold Within it holds such secrets To make a weak one bold He said “It’s name is Truth” He chose it just for me It opens into freedom He alone can turn its key Beloved gave to me a diamond Set in a golden ring … Continue reading The Cloak
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The Bride: The Lamb’s Wife (Faithful)
Part One: Bridal Covenant Part Two: The Bride, Her Betrothal, Called Part Three: The Bride, Her Election, Chosen Part Four: The Bride, The Lamb’s Wife, Faithful Part Four of Four Part two of this series focused on the first stage of the Bride’s Betrothal. We saw that in traditional Jewish culture, after the betrothal ceremony, … Continue reading The Bride: The Lamb’s Wife (Faithful)
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The Bride: Her Election (Chosen)
Part One: Bridal Covenant Overview Part Two: The Bride, Her Betrothal, Called Part Three: The Bride, Her Election, Chosen Part Four: The Bride, The Lamb's Wife, Faithful Part Three of Four There are several Old Testament personalities that foreshadow the Bride of Christ. Some examples are Eve, Esther, Ruth, and Abigail and much can be … Continue reading The Bride: Her Election (Chosen)
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The Bride: Her Betrothal (Called)
1)The Bridal Covenant: An Overview 2)The Bride: Her Betrothal (Called) 3)The Bride: Her Election (Chosen) 4)The Bride: The Lamb’s Wife (Faithful) Part Two of Four Betrothal is an old fashioned idea not spoken about much these days. Biblically, however, betrothal between a man and a woman was considered a binding contract, or a covenant. In … Continue reading The Bride: Her Betrothal (Called)
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The Flame
Song of Solomon 8:6,7 There is a Flame That burns intense, Unquenched By many dark waters, Fuelled by divine passion, Ceaseless, vehement, unspent There is a Flame That burns ardent, Kindled by Love Himself Before Light danced In Eden’s garden, Or humanity drew breath There is a Flame That burns transcendent, Of which … Continue reading The Flame
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The Bridal Covenant, An Overview
1)The Bridal Covenant: An Overview, Part One of Four 2)The Bride: Her Betrothal (Called) 3)The Bride: Her Election (Chosen) 4)The Bride: The Lamb’s Wife (Faithful) In Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus told the parable of a wedding feast thrown by a king for his son. Usually this parable is taught in the context of the saved and unsaved, … Continue reading The Bridal Covenant, An Overview
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Gadarene
Luke 8:26-39 Among the tombs I made my home And wild and naked did I roam As day turned night and back again No difference did I know They chained me but I broke their chains They shackled me and ran away But he that lived inside of me Could never be contained … Continue reading Gadarene
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In the Company of Fools
Atheism is popular right now. Being offended at Christianity, and in particular ‘born again’ Christians, is becoming topical among many authors, intellectuals, journalists and social commentators. Around us a chorus of disbelieving mockery grows increasingly influential as the offended voices of atheists grow louder and angrier by the day. The Western world is seemingly separating … Continue reading In the Company of Fools
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Breathe!
“It’s like breathing under water This living in the Spirit, Unnatural to human souls”, He said And with the hint of a smile, “Out of your control you see.... But I can show you how” I sensed the twinkle in His eye, As He gave the invitation, Disarming, warm, Both at once, Anticipating my reservations … Continue reading Breathe!
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The Source
We are not the source of this love we carry for Christ. He is. The only love we humans carry is corrupted love. We offer our love to our loved ones with every intention of giving the best we can give, but the best we can give was corrupted at the Fall. We enter into … Continue reading The Source
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Courage
Courage has a face Like a girl, Moving swiftly across a crowded room To sit at the Master’s feet, Eyes downcast so as not to meet The glare of male eyes Disapproving, cutting at her soul, Or the voice of the older sister Jarring, angry, cold, Then raised in an agony of hope That He … Continue reading Courage
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The Lady at Number 31
When did I first notice her? I don’t really recall. I’m sure there was an initial meeting, but thinking back she seemed to be always hanging around in the background even before I became aware of her. As time went on she would suddenly turn up, intrusively, when I was least expecting her..... during coffee … Continue reading The Lady at Number 31
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Sinnerwoman and the Bride
The Bride of Christ can be likened to a woman, a known sinner, arriving unexpectedly at a banquet held by a respected religious leader. Entering unannounced, her eyes quickly scan the room for one face, the face of Jesus Christ. At first few notice her uninvited intrusion, caught up as they are in conversation and … Continue reading Sinnerwoman and the Bride
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How Long?
Photo Copyright P. Muggeridge Nowhere To lay His head Is what He said As usual we misunderstood Thinking only As we do Of warm soft bed Four walls, a home But what do we know Of the weariness That besets A Soul so pure? The loneliness endured By One From outside time and space Lifting … Continue reading How Long?
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The Sound of Broken Silence
Jesus said to her, "..... go to My brethren and say to them, 'I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.'"John 20:17 “On the evidence of two or three witnesses a matter shall be confirmed” (Deu. 19:15) So said the Mosaic Law, but in the Israel of Jesus’ … Continue reading The Sound of Broken Silence
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Fellowship of Sufferings
(Tribute to the Persecuted Bride) She bleeds you know, And weeps In darkened prison cells She sits out the allotted hours Of mens’ hatred She runs, Fearing the knock on the door The torching of the house The cries of the children She hides, Homeless Through long lonely nights When doubt nibbles … Continue reading Fellowship of Sufferings
Bread for the Bride 