Oct2020
Obey
by Kathy Matuschka
‘Then he [Moses] took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people. They responded, “We will do everything the Lord has said; we will obey”’ (Exodus 24:7).
Oct2020
A fitting response
by Kathy Matuschka
‘The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son’ (Matthew 22:2).
Oct2020
Even in the presence of my enemies
by Pastor Matthew Bishop
‘You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows’ (Psalm 23:5).
Oct2020
Still the real thing
by Pastor Matthew Bishop
‘So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord … The people of the city were divided’ (Acts 14:3–4a).
Oct2020
Chosen by God
by Pastor Matthew Bishop
‘You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit’ (John 15:16a).
Oct2020
God’s saving advice
by Pastor Matthew Bishop
‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down’ (Luke 13:8–9).