It is interesting that in the older translation of the bible, the AV, Galatians 5:19 reads ‘the works of the flesh are these…..’, contrasting that list quite dramatically with ‘the fruit of the Spirit’. It is interesting that the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write about ‘the works of the flesh’ and ‘the fruit of […]

Following on from our reflections on the amazing mystery of Christ in me, and the indwelling Holy Spirit and His fruit, today I want to reflect on an incredible truth which is at the heart of the gospel –an offer and promise of a life of rest. As I see that more clearly, and embrace […]

When Jesus was baptised in the River Jordan, we are told that the Holy Spirit descended on Him like a dove. That same Holy Spirit drove Him into the wilderness where He proved that He was stronger than and able to resist anything the devil could tempt Him with. Matthew 3:13- 4:11. He then returns […]

It was reading the book ‘Blessing your Spirit’ by Arthur Burke and Sylvia Gunter that first introduced me to the thought that we could help ourselves to grow bigger in our spirit, to enlarge our spirit. Previously it had always seemed to me that when we were born again our spirit, that had been dead […]

A few days ago we were looking at the incredible mystery that ‘Christ is in me’, and that I can spread the fragrance of Christ in all I do as I let His life flow through my gifting and talents, skills and anointing. I can touch people with the Life of Christ as it flows […]

A few days ago we were looking at that incredible mystery that ‘Christ is in me’, and that I can spread the fragrance of Christ in all I do as I let His life flow through my gifting and talents, skills and anointing. I can touch people with the Life of Christ as it flows […]

In our blog yesterday we were seeing that thanking the Lord for all our brothers and sisters can be a great antidote to any sense of being better than others in other groups and churches, even though I don’t see everything as they do, and in fact I may find some of their practices and […]

In his letter to his friends in Corinth Paul says a very powerful thing that can easily pass almost unnoticed. “What have you got that you have not been given?” 1 Corinthians 4:7. And if this is the case, then what have you got to boast about, and what have you got that entitles you […]

Probably the most important thing to thank the Lord for when it comes to valuing myself is the fact that the Lord Himself has come by His Spirit to live in my spirit. This makes me the object of my Heavenly Father’s love and affection twice over.  He loves me firstly because He created me […]

Yesterday we were thinking about how valuing others, with their differences to us, can increase our love and unity in the Body of Christ. Today it occurred to me that, paradoxically, I can do that best when I value myself too. This is probably similar to the command Jesus gave to ‘love your neighbour as […]