Tag archive: integrity

Poker Face

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

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

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

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

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…

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