Episodes

  • Humility: weakness to the world, greatness to God

    Humility: weakness to the world, greatness to God
    Feb 4 2026
    In the previous devotional I raised the topic of humility. In Daniel 4, the pagan king was full of himself. But God taught him a lesson and punished him for seven years. He was made to live like an animal and even eat like one.When he finally acknowledged God and was restored to his former … Continue reading Humility: weakness to the world, greatness to God
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    3 mins
  • Humility—even when things get heated

    Humility—even when things get heated
    Feb 3 2026
    “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:3-4).In the eighteenth century there was a very heated debate between two theological heavyweights—George Whitfield and John Wesley. It was … Continue reading Humility—even when things get heated
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    2 mins
  • When getting things done isn’t the point

    When getting things done isn’t the point
    Feb 2 2026
    “And after he had taken leave of them, [Jesus] went up on the mountain to pray” (Mark 6:46).Towards the end of last year, I went away on a silent retreat. It was a peaceful time to read, pray and sing the psalms.I’m an introvert, so the silence wasn’t difficult. Other than the worship and a … Continue reading When getting things done isn’t the point
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    2 mins
  • Loyalty matters in more ways than you think

    Loyalty matters in more ways than you think
    Jan 30 2026
    This week we have been exploring the bravery and faith of Daniel’s three friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. We have been using their experience to ask important questions about our own faith today.These three young men refused to bow down to the king’s statue. But why?In the Ten Commandments God says: “You shall have no … Continue reading Loyalty matters in more ways than you think
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    2 mins
  • Glorifying him or denying him

    Glorifying him or denying him
    Jan 29 2026
    Daniel’s three friends were told to bow to the king’s statue. If they did, they would live. If they didn’t bow they would burn. They refused. “…even if he does not [rescue us],” they said, “…we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up” (Daniel 3:18).Let me share … Continue reading Glorifying him or denying him
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    2 mins
  • Prepare for big moments by starting small

    Prepare for big moments by starting small
    Jan 28 2026
    In yesterday’s devotional we talked about having an “even if” kind of faith. This was based on the words of Daniel’s three friends. They were told to bow down to the king’s statue. If they didn’t, they would be thrown into a fiery furnace. They had two options: Bow or burn. But they said No. “If … Continue reading Prepare for big moments by starting small
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    2 mins
  • Having an “even if” kind of faith

    Having an “even if” kind of faith
    Jan 27 2026
    It was a ruthless time. Daniel’s three friends—Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego—were threatened with death. If they didn’t bow down to the king’s statue they would be thrown into a fiery furnace. The king gave them one last chance—bow or burn.In response, this is what the young men said: “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, … Continue reading Having an “even if” kind of faith
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    2 mins
  • Giving God a makeover?

    Giving God a makeover?
    Jan 26 2026
    “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Romans 15:4).Theologian J.I. Packer makes the following observation:“In 1963, J.A.T. Robinson’s ‘Honest to God’ was heralded by an article in one of England’s national newspapers entitled “Our Image of … Continue reading Giving God a makeover?
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    2 mins