This passage describes the descent into the spiritual Dark Ages of the Old Testament and how to avoid going there ... and it's a crucial part of the story of God with people. Twenty six minutes, with subtitles. Give it a listen!
Verse for the Day - Paradise is not (never was) a beach holiday, but was originally a place to meet God in, when we stop focusing on the place and start focusing on the One Who created it.
Five minutes from Llyn Tegid on the richness of the fellowship of men ... and why
Thirty minutes on the second most momentous moment in human history
Verse for the Day and it's a big thought for over the weekend. He doesn't want to leave us with the cosmic consequences of our conduct. He's gone to some lengths to prevent it. But it's over to you if you'll get on board with Him or not. What do…
Verse for the Day - If you've always managed this you don't (think you) need Jesus. But when you know you haven't, you really do.
Twenty minutes on the Story of Creation and a few of its implications
Verse for the Day When things are breaking down I seek refuge in Him, and He keeps my 'breakdown' from becoming 'a car-crash'
Verse for the Day No, a kind word doesn't necessarily 'fix' it. Anxiety often isn't a light-lift. But a kind word is a light-lift for you to cheer someone anxious's heart. And that's an easy gain in anyone's language.
Verse for the Day This is https://welshwineweek.co.uk/ With climate change, would we be better off evicting cows and planting vines on this grazed south-facing slope? (Trees, innit?) I'd say that's uncertain but in the meantime, read up on God's plan to fix the rural/ urban divide 👆
This is a long talk given in BiH just before Pentecost 2024 with spontaneous translation into the language of the congregation. We couldn't film for local reasons but there are stills to give you the cultural context as the talk progresses.
Verse for the (election announcement) Day Election Anxiety is a real thing. But so is the inscrutable Sovereignty of God. (Image generated by AI).
Here's Who you're relying on when you put your trust in God
"I saw in my dream that when Christian walked up the hill to the cross, his burden came loose from his shoulders and fell off his back, tumbling down the hill until it came to the mouth of the tomb, where it fell in to be seen no more.”
Verse for the (International Bee) Day Not many complimentary verses about bees in the Bible (possibly because their public profile is a bit ... unattractive?) But what they produce is perceived entirely differently. #parable Sweeten up to live it down. #InternationalBeeDay
Verse for the Day Sometimes, rebelling against being crushed by adverse circumstances to insist on praising God for the things that are (still) great about Him is the very best way to meet the challenge.
Verse for the Day It's been a bad season for our arable agriculture with a lot of crops lost due to the weather. But this spiritual principle STILL applies. Persevere ... and pray for the harvest!
A thirty-minute deep dive into the model Paul gives us for holding to and holding out to a reprimalised religious culture the deity of Christ
Verse for the Day The good news is, however small or insignificant we feel, He really does. Look out for the DIY Sunday Service Kit coming out on Sunday and ... have a really great and very deeply cared-for weekend!
We all need a place of safety. You can't live hiding away there all the time. But when you need it, you need to know where you can safely run!
