Habakkuk 3:1-16a Samuel Beckett’s play ‘Waiting for Godot’ is about two tramps, in despair, waiting for someone to show up, who never does. Believers can sometimes feel like that – waiting for God to show up in a world of evil and suffering. Habakkuk felt that way. But he ends his book assured that God will come, and finding joy and strength in God as he waits.
James 2:14-26 Jesus warned that some will get to the gates of heaven only to discover, to their horror, that their faith is not the real deal, and it’s too late. James shares his concern. There is dead faith and living faith. We need to make sure we’ve got the right one.
Habakkuk 2:6-20 “Coronavirus: rapid spread raises fears of global pandemic” declares the BBC headline today. Where is God in all this? Does he care? Why does he not intervene? And…
James 2:1-13 Racism is on the rise in the world, but it has no place in the church – nor has any type of partiality. A mark of genuine faith is that we show love and mercy to all, regardless of skin colour, race, ethnicity, sex, age, class, accent, special needs. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Habakkuk 1:12-2:5 Does God care about evil and suffering in the world? And if he does, why doesn’t he do something about it? These were questions that puzzled Habakkuk, and still puzzle Christians today. Thankfully God gave the prophet some answers.
James 1:19-27 The BBC series ‘Fake or Fortune’ examines works of art to see if they are priceless or worthless. James does the same with our faith in the Lord. And there’s a lot more at stake than losing some money.
Habakkuk 1:1-11 Does God care about evil and suffering? And if he does why doesn’t he do something about it? These were questions that puzzled Habakkuk, and still puzzle Christians…
James 1:1-18 When we’re going through hard times, we may wonder what God is up to and whether he is good. This passage assures that he is good, and tells us how he works through trials for our good.
Galatians 5:26-6:18 At work are you clear what your boss expects of you? If not, it tends to result in poor performance, high staff turnover, disengagement. How about with the ultimate boss – God himself? In this final section of Galatians God has clearly defined and written down what he wants from us – that we boast in the cross of Christ, and fulfil the law of Christ.
Habakkuk 3:1-19 Samuel Beckett’s play ‘Waiting for Godot’ is about two tramps, in despair, waiting for someone to show up, who never does. Believers can sometimes feel like that – waiting for God to show up in a world of evil and suffering. Habakkuk felt that way. But he ends his book assured that God will come, and finding joy and strength in God as he waits.
