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Jesus, the Saviour of the World

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“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, … They said to the woman, ‘We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.’” (John 4:39, 42) The Samaritan…

Entering God’s Presence with Thanksgiving and Praise

Word for the WeekNovember 30, 20258Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” (Psalm 100:4 NIV) It is Thanksgiving Sunday. It is another time to give thanks to God for all He has done for us and to praise His Holy name for who He is. Psalm 100, often called…

A Sacred Invitation

Word for the WeekNovember 23, 202513Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Three times a year all your men must appear before the Lord your God at a place he will choose … No Man should appear before the Lord empty-handed: Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.” (Deuteronomy 16:16-17 NIV) The Israelites were commanded…

Wise as Serpents

Word for the WeekNovember 16, 202515Views 0Likes 0Comments

“For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.” Ecclesiastes 7:12 This verse draws a striking comparison between wisdom and wealth. Both can serve as a “defence” or protection—money can shield from poverty and hardship, while wisdom guards from…

Wise as Serpents

Word for the WeekNovember 9, 202518Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves’ (Mattew 10:16) Jesus said, “Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). He spoke these words as He sent His disciples into a hostile world, warning them to combine purity with…

Wise as Serpents

Word for the WeekNovember 2, 202522Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves’ (Mattew 10:16) The Christian life is not one of naïve faith but of wise discernment. Jesus commanded, “Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16), reminding believers that following Him requires…