Following Jesus Part 1
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Bonhoeffer also says that as we identify with Jesus’ death in our baptism then we are showing full commitment to following Him
cgreenps1
- Jan 18, 2023
- 4 min
The poison seed of ungodly jealousy
Definition: ungodly jealousy is a negative emotion which often involves envy, mistrust , and suspicion. Jealousy is a form of covetousness
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cgreenps1
- Jan 16, 2023
- 3 min
Things to remember in the dry valley
all believers should expect to pass through the dry valley where the only apparent water is our tears.
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cgreenps1
- Jan 14, 2023
- 2 min
The judgement of believers' works
Paul compares the life of faith as though each believer was building a structure. Our materials can be gold, silver, or precious stones ...
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cgreenps1
- Jan 12, 2023
- 3 min
The joy of finding lost valuables
When I was a young teenager, my mother took me aside one day, and entrusted the Churchill crown to my safe keeping, I hid it in an old..
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cgreenps1
- Jan 11, 2023
- 3 min
God can make a little go a long way
This story made me think of a recurring theme in the bible of how God can make a little go a long way. Let us bring these stories to mind…
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cgreenps1
- Jan 11, 2023
- 5 min
The power of encouragement Part 2
Have you ever known someone who believed in you, someone who frequently spoke words of encouragement and praise?
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cgreenps1
- Jan 11, 2023
- 3 min
The power of encouragement Part 1
Barnabas was the nickname given to Joseph because he was so known for his encouragement. What a lovely accolade.
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cgreenps1
- Jan 9, 2023
- 2 min
Aiming for excellence in your service to God
Psalm 8:1 O LORD our Lord, how excellent [is] your name in all the earth! who has set your
glory above the heavens.
The Lord our God has an
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cgreenps1
- Jan 9, 2023
- 3 min
Our Identity is in Christ Part 5
Nicodemus was around 60-70 years old and had a lifetime of personal failures and character flaws behind him. Yet here was Jesus offering him
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cgreenps1
- Jan 6, 2023
- 3 min
Our identity is in Christ Part 4
Jesus marvellous victory purchased us our new birth right.
What does the bible say about the birth-right of new believers?
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cgreenps1
- Jan 5, 2023
- 2 min
God is a name changer
In the bible name changes are highly significant and often reflect a new identity or character.
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cgreenps1
- Jan 4, 2023
- 5 min
The gifts of the Godhead Part 4
The spiritual gifts are given to us by the Father. These are the so-called “motivational gifts” described in (Romans 12:3-8)
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cgreenps1
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Our identity is in Christ Part 3
1 John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith...
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cgreenps1
- Dec 30, 2022
- 3 min
Our identity is in Christ Part 2
Many believers today seem to be experiencing an identity crisis. What I mean by this is that the life they are leading does not match up...
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cgreenps1
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
Our identity is in Christ Part 1
Many Christians today gain their identity more from their family background, work, or human relationships than from their biblical identity.
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cgreenps1
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
God's trouble-shooters
You could say the prophets of old in a sense were God’s trouble-shooters.
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cgreenps1
- Dec 26, 2022
- 3 min
Jesus is the Vine, and we are the branches
You could say the picture of the vine and the branches is a model but one that reflects the spiritual reality very clearly.
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cgreenps1
- Dec 10, 2022
- 2 min
The Gifts of the Godhead Part 2
Victorious Roman generals on returning to Rome paraded the biggest and strongest of their captives so that the Roman citizens could see ...
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cgreenps1
- Dec 4, 2022
- 3 min
Good news of great joy for all people
For many Xmas is a time of some happiness but Xmas is a very pale imitation of the real Christmas, the celebration of the birth of the...
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