Tag: Bible
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The pure in heart will see God
By Ron.v.Leerdam Brothers & sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ, Whilst Psalm 139 is absolutely true, we have not been created to be puppets on a string. Our God who knows what we are going to say even before a word is on our tongue says, ‘Blessed are the pure in heart for they will…
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Kite flying for beginners
By Sarah.Today is Ascension Day and also a great day for flying kites.Why? Because Jesus ROSE UP. A bit like flying a kite. Imagine being one of the disciples, staring up into the sky, dumbstruck watching Jesus, your friend, mentor and Lord, the one who just 40 days ago conquered death, rise up into the…
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‘Blessed to be a blessing’
By Ron v. LeerdamScripture Reading Psalm 62 Lord’s Day 50 Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,I love fishing! Particularly in a boat because you are able to move around trying to find where the fish are biting.I often like to say, ‘They call it fishing, not catching.’Some 10 years ago I was invited…
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The Jewel of Poverty
By Ron v. Leerdam Brothers & sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,This morning we consider the first of the ‘Beatitudes’. Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is…
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When God says ‘WAIT’
Oh how hard it is when you desperately desire something and God says wait. Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (ESV)” Sometimes years go by before the Lord says that we can have what we have been desperately asking for. Abraham and Sarah were…
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Praying for God’s will to be done
By Ron v. Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,How appropriate that on this first Sunday of Lent we are considering what it means to pray the 3rd petition of the Lord’s Prayer – ‘Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’ What we call, ‘the Lord’s Prayer’ is more…
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The meaning behind ‘Your Kingdom Come’
By Ron. v. Leerdam The prince of this world, the evil one is seeking to extend his rule through terror and misinformation. We can think of the false religions of our day and age who oppose the one true living God.What are our children being taught at school?What does the media promote?What do the powers…
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The Psalms
But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. Psalm 73:28 Sometimes we ask ourselves, Who am I?Where do I fit into this world?What am I here for?Every one of us is unique.There is no-one who is exactly the same as you…
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All of us are called to be praying that Father God is honoured
By Ron v. Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,We live in a beautiful world of which our creator God, the one with all power, wisdom and knowledge said, “It is very good.”But today we switch on the news and what do we see?Things are not so good! We consider our lives, and…
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Mama by the water 