Then Jesus tells of a man who is desperate for bread to feed a visitor. (Luke 11:5-11) It’s late but he calls on a good friend to lend him bread.…
Published May 11th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
He said to them, “When you pray… (Luke 11:2, NIV) Did you catch that? Jesus said “WHEN YOU PRAY” Jesus presumes that we will pray. Do we? Some might insist…
Published May 10th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
Luke 11 is all about our attitude to prayer. Note first of all, that Jesus was praying in a certain place; just Jesus and Jesus alone. However, the disciples were…
Published May 9th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
Yes, it’s Mother’s Day and I expect you await some soppy message about love, goodness and honouring your parents. Today, though I want to thank strong mothers; women who take…
Published May 8th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
Some how, I picked up the idea that Christ changed Saul’s name at his conversion on the Damascus Road. Shocker! No, that did not happen! (Acts 9:4) In fact, even…
Published May 7th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
In a good mystery story, the detectives always discus the blood spill, the flow, the direction and the amount. From that, they figure out the murder weapon, direction of attack,…
Published May 5th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
Do you remember when women were not considered to be persons? Oh, yes friend, I kid you not. Here in Canada, in 1928, The Supreme Court decided that under the…
Published May 4th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it’s God’s order. So, live responsibly as a citizen. If you’re irresponsible to the…
Published May 3rd, 2021 by Brenda Wood
Luke 20 has three separate units, but all are based on Christ’s authority and other people’s refusal to accept it. In Luke 20:1-8, folks want to know if Christ has…
Published May 2nd, 2021 by Brenda Wood
A checklist to find out if you worship yourself. I want things when I want them. I speed because I am more important than the other drivers. I am greedy…
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