Daily Devotions
You Are The Instrument
He spoke with fondness for this instrument explaining that it had cost him dearly Acts 9:1-19 Reference: But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. (Acts 9:15 NIV) Explore: One of the schools I…
A Grand Speech
Often people are only credited for their great life at their funeral Psalm 145:1-21 Reference: He fulfils the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them (Psalm 145:19) Explore: I love it when someone is acknowledged for the work they do. Often people are only credited for their great life at…
Do You Understand?
I will never forget how committed she was to teaching me about whatever I would ask. Acts 8:26-40 Reference: Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. (Acts 8:30 NIV) Explore: As a child there were many words I…
The Worst Magician Ever
The magician on hand was entertaining the children with tricks using coins, cards and coloured scarves Acts 8:9-25 Reference: They followed him because he had amazed them for a long time with his sorcery. (Acts 8:11 NIV) Explore: I was recently at our local town’s festival and saw part of a magic show. The magician on…
It Doesn’t End At The Beginning
Compassion works towards turning that bleak future into a bright light of purpose and fulfilment Acts 8:1-8 Reference: And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. (Acts 8:1 NIV) Explore: I have…
Bad Things Happen To Good People
You don’t have to look far to see that our world has fallen short from its original creation. Acts 7:1-60 Reference: Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. (Acts 7:60 NIV) Explore: A friend of mine is…
The Scale of Positivity
There was a period of time in the evening when I was feeling so negative about everything I had to do, that even my husband asked if I was ok! Psalm 144:1-15 Reference: Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. (Psalm 144:1 NIV) Explore: The other day…
Cancel Out The Calories
The most common request that made her laugh was when it came to iced coffees. Acts 6:8-15 Reference: They produced false witnesses, who testified, “This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. (Acts 6:13 NIV Bible) Explore: I was recently chatting to a café waitress who was serving our table. We got…