Paul's 'thorn in his flesh' served the purpose of helping him trust God and not rely on his own abilities. God uses our difficulties and infirmities and weaknesses as instruments…
A favourite verse for many often used to give graduates an encouraging word. Originally it was an encouraging word but given to Israel in one of her lowest times in…
This is another favourite verse of ours that many of us have misapplied. Here in Phil. 4, Paul thanks the Philippian believers for providing for his needs again. What he…
Paul explains very clearly what we were before we knew Christ and what we are now that we are 'in Christ'. Being in Christ means our behaviour, attitude and actions…
When Paul tries to encourage a discouraged Timothy, he reminds him of his grandmother and mother's spiritual impact early in life. These two women give us some ways in which…
This short psalm is a command for the Gentiles to praise God. But the Gentiles will only learn to praise God if God's people are living in appreciation of God's…
