February 9

When was the last time you had “one of those days”? I didn’t ask “if” because we all have them from time to time; the kind of day when nothing seems to go right. Welcome to Moses’ world, circa Numbers 20. Imagine the context: Israel is in stage three of their travel...

February 5

What is the chief end of man?Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.~ Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question One In response to the congregation’s grumbling, and God’s proposal to wipe the whole rebellious lot of them out, Moses intercedes...

February 3

Good assessment is a critical component of good leadership. A good leader is able to survey situations and see opportunities whilst others see only obstacles. The twelve selected spies carried out the Lord’s instructions with evident care: they spent 40 days surveying...

Reading Plan – Week 15

Remember, in His Word, God has: Something to see – what does the text saySomething to understand – what does it meanSomething to apply – what does it mean to meSomething to praise – for what are you thankful? (1) Through the Bible Day 1:...

February 2

Shakespeare wrote, “The world is your oyster” to convey the limitless opportunities one faces in life. Today, we might say: “You have the world at your feet”, or “the sky’s the limit”. I have mentioned before that Linda and I never told our children, “You can do...

The Blessings of God – January 27

As parents, it is easier to react to a child’s disobedience rather than prevent it. Effective parenting seeks to constructively discipline a child: laying out wisdom that, if followed, enables one to weather the trials and temptations of life. Leviticus 26 is God’s...