Christian Meditative Poetry to Encourage and Challenge
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on Jun 20th, 2010
In light of Christ’s example set in the preceding verses, we are challenged by Paul to Shine Like Stars! Philippians 2 vs. 12-18 – Shining Like Stars Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed not only in my presence, But now much more in my absence continue to work out your salvation with […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on Jun 8th, 2010
I find myself pondering again the self-indulgent, independent nature of New Zealand society, in stark contrast I believe we as Christians are called to something quite different. Philippians 2 should be focal in the way we interact with others… Philippians 2 vs. 4-11 Having The Attitude of Christ Each of you should look […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on May 9th, 2010
John is given seven very clear, distinct for the seven churches in Asia Minor. His key issue with the Church of Laodecia, was their lukewarmness. It is a clear warning for the church in NZ as well, the time has come to hot, their will be a sifting of the wheat and the chaff, people […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on May 2nd, 2010
John Chapters 13 -17 cover the last night before Jesus’ betrayal and as Jesus does his best to explain what is going to happen there is one imperative that comes through “If you love me, keep my commandments”. Anything we do in our lives should be because we understand this truth, we did not first […]
Posted in Easter, POEMS, Poems Old Testament on Mar 28th, 2010
As we contemplate Easter and the cost of the cross Isaiah 53 is a powerful place to begin. In this passage Isaiah eerily predicts the death of Christ and it challenges me afresh, how should I respond to the costliness of the gift given? Isaiah 53 vs. 1-7 – Like A Lamb To The […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Easter, Poems New Testament on Mar 21st, 2010
As Jesus continues to try and explain what lays ahead, the disciples continue to be perplexed and confused about what he was meaning. With the benefit of knowing how things transpired we can see what he was saying. Yet do we seek Jesus enough, do we trust him enough, for he is the way, the […]
Posted in Easter, Poems New Testament on Mar 14th, 2010
As Easter comes upon us it is timely to revisit John Chapter 13 onwards. The final night before Jesus’s death and we see him telling his disciples some hard truths, which they struggle to grasp These few verses demonstrate their uncertainty John 13 vs. 18-22 – Jesus Predicts His Betrayal “I am not saying these […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on Feb 2nd, 2010
I’ve just been back to my home town. Going back inevitably raises memories some good and some bad. One of the challenges we do face in the Christian Life is going back over things we do not need to. We need to be able to come to a point where we place things which hold us […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems New Testament on Jan 17th, 2010
I was reminded again yesterday that we are fighting a spiritual battle and that we do need to be in the practice of putting on our spiritual armour. Ephesians 6 vs 10-18 is a passage well worth re-visiting Ephesians 6 vs. 10-18 – The Full Armour of God Finally, be strong in the […]
Posted in POEMS, Poems - Christmas, Poems New Testament on Dec 14th, 2009
It is all so easy to quickly read the account of the Birth of Christ in Luke 2. It is good to try and place ourselves in the story and wonder how the various characters felt, Joseph and Mary, The Shepherds, The Angels, The Wise Men, The Angels. Each of them must have experienced different […]