Tag archive: integrity
Poker Face
People try to maintain a poker face – keeping a straight face so that no one can see what they are thinking or feeling. Acts 14:8-20 Reference: He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed (Acts 14:9 NIV) Explore: The other day…
Jesus In A Bad Mood
I’m not proud of my behaviour when I’m upset. Mark 14:43-52 Reference: “Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? (Mark 14:48 NIV) Explore: It is very clear to see when I am upset. I don’t cry, I don’t vocalise my pain, I don’t…
The Boss
It had a big impact on every working day. Psalm 72:1-20 Reference: “Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him and bless him all day long.” Psalm 72:15 NIV Explore: I was recently chatting to a friend of mine about her job. She loved the work…
Road Rage in the Church Carpark
And yet his actions said something very different. Exodus 9:1-35 Reference: “When Pharaoh saw that the rain and hail and thunder had stopped, he sinned again: He and his officials hardened their hearts.” Exodus 9:34 NIV Explore: I recently saw a humorous video of John Crist driving around a church car park on a Sunday…
Hospital of Love
This made me think a little more carefully about the words I used Psalm 41:1-13 Reference: “Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.” Psalm 41:12 NIV Explore: I recently spent some time in hospital. Over the three days I was there I was under the supervision of numerous…