At the beginning of chapter 3 we see God telling Jonah for a second time to go to Nineveh, I presume Jonah had a wash before he journeyed to Nineveh to go tell them of God's warning. Nineveh was three days travelling in breadth with an estimated population of 120,000, Jonah couldn't go to Nineveh … Continue reading Jonah Chapter 3

At the end of chapter 1 we see Jonah being swallowed by a great fish, in chapter 2 we read how Jonah responds to the latest turn in events. As Jonah was sinking into the depths, God showed His mercy on Jonah by sending a 'great fish' to swallow Jonah to save him from drowning. … Continue reading Jonah Chapter 2

This week I'm going to start a study on the book of Jonah, and how we can be like Jonah if we're not careful. For a number of people if asked about their thoughts on the book of Jonah, they will say he was a man who was swallowed by a big fish and spat … Continue reading Jonah Chapter 1

In today's current climate of lockdowns, social distancing, working from home, home schooling, being furloughed, unemployment due to Covid-19 we can start to wonder what is the meaning of life? I suppose if asked in the street the quickest and easiest response would be Luke 10:27 "And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God … Continue reading Meaning of Life

This last week the Lord has put on my heart, how some Christians are either too scared to challenge fellow believers or don't believe we should challenge people. But I believe that when necessary we are to challenge people when they are living their lives contrary to Scripture and Jesus' teachings. In Matthew 18:15-18 Jesus … Continue reading Challenging People

As countries tentatively start to lift restrictions, workplaces start to reopen and soon churches, how are we to respond as it is clear we won't and shouldn't revert back to our old habits within the church and how we reach out to the world. First and foremost church a church is not a building but … Continue reading A new world beckons

This week I feel that the Lord wants me to write about my thoughts on honesty, and how as followers of Christ we are meant to live our lives. I've always lived by the old motto 'honesty is the best policy', and from experience it hasn't done me any harm. As readers of this blog … Continue reading Honesty

Psalm 95:1-3 says we are to "sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods." [NRSV] During … Continue reading Praise Him

This week I'm going to be giving my thoughts on 'temptation' and how the enemy can subtly tempt us during our daily lives, which can sometimes cause us to slowly drift from God. The enemy started tempting mankind from the outset with Adam and Eve, and hasn't stopped since. It's amazing how three words can … Continue reading Temptation

A question to ourselves, how often do we actually take time out to study Scripture? If we're being honest to ourselves it's probably less than we should be. For me personally I'm a 'night owl' and like most people my 'to do' list at night can be lengthy, it's got to a point that I've … Continue reading Studying Scripture