Isaiah’s vision
It was tough being a prophet! By the time we get to chapter 6 of Isaiah, this young prophet has already brought messages of woe to the people of Judah. He’s told them…
A blessed life
Just as we often see a grand entrance into a magnificent building, so Psalm 1 gives us a grand entrance into the whole book of the Psalms. In six short verses it presents…
Thirsting for God
I was recently reminded of a time many years ago when my husband and I were walking in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Not being used to Canada’s…
Five exhortations
I must admit I searched for a more ‘user-friendly’ word than ‘exhortations’ – but I couldn’t find one. To ‘exhort’
someone is to strongly urge them to do something; to give them a warning or advice; to appeal to…
Finishing well
At the end of this month the Paris Olympic Games will begin. The motto for the Olympic Games is ‘Swifter, Higher, Stronger’, and we see many records…
The true vine
What a night it has been! The disciples have just shared the meal we call the Last Supper with Jesus. And I’m sure that their brains are probably reeling as they try to…
Lord of the harvest
This devotion is intended to complement the 2024 CWCI Prayer for the Nation program being held throughout May. When the people of Israel entered the Promised Land…
Breakfast on the beach
Remember when Jesus was on trial, how Peter swore with curses that he did not know him? He did it three times. Then the rooster….
Jesus on trial
In John 11 we see an amazing miracle: Jesus brings Lazarus, who has been dead for four days, back to life. Now you would assume that on seeing such a miracle, people would believe that Jesus was indeed the Son of God, just as…
Joy to the world!
The 18th century poet Isaac Watts is one of the most prolific and celebrated writers of Christian hymns. His popular hymn ‘Joy to the World’ is sung…
Unending love…amazing grace
As the new year begins, it’s good to be reminded that, even before he created the world, our Father in heaven chose to pour his love……
A new day dawning
The old man gently cradled the baby in his arms. He’d held babies before, but this was different. At last, this was his own flesh and blood! Zechariah marvelled that……
I lift up my eyes…
Some years ago my husband Terry and I arrived in the little town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies. As we walked around this picturesque…..
Jars of clay
Social influencers are people who build a huge number of followers on social media. These followers engage closely with the influencer and sometimes…..
Forgiven
John Bunyan’s Christian allegory ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ tells of a man who lives in the evil City of Destruction. He feels a deep sorrow because he realises….