Early on in our time in Pattaya we had a visit from a Danish TV crew, who had done a TV programme on why Danish men were coming to Pattaya. We were asked to take them around to visit the people in the slums, many of whom had become Christians while in Pattaya. The church … Read more
Also known in Hebrew as Pokeach Ivrim which translates to the opener of blind eyes. The very first thing for any of us to come to the Lord, is the opening of our blind eyes so that we can see and understand spiritual things and our need for salvation. There are many references to blindness … Read more
JM Rowland 5, Tichborne Street, Leicester. The Great Little Man To Castle End Mission – 26/4/42 Luke 19 vs 1 to 10 I want to tell you first of all about a very nasty sort of man. In the Bible, he is called a publican. He’s got nothing to do with public houses, but he … Read more
We take todays name from Psalm 103, as we see that the Lord is our compassionate Father. Psalm 103.13-14 As a father shows compassion to his children,so the Lord Yehovah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) shows compassion to those who fear him. We are not alone, not spiritual orphans. He promises, “I will not leave you as orphans.” When we are unaware … Read more
Well, one time when we were hospital-visiting we met an Irish family, who had come on holiday to Thailand together as a family. One group of the family went off to Phuket, while their brother stayed in Pattaya. They had agreed to meet up at the end of their trip, in Suvharnabhumi Airport in Bangkok … Read more
This is not specifically listed as a name of God, but when we look at Psalm 9.9 & Psalm 10.18, it certainly cannot be discounted as a characteristic of God, showing what is important to Him. He executes judgement for the oppressed. As Amos 5.24 shows, what God wants is justice and righteousness. ‘Let justice … Read more
Continuing in our theme of finding God’s comfort and care in His Word and character, we see here how we can trust God with our worries and cares and find how He daily watches over us and lifts us up. JM Rowland 5, Tichborne Street, Leicester. Care To St John’s College PA. 21/5/1942 I thought … Read more
We all find ourselves needing God’s comfort at some point in our lives, that is guaranteed, and we meet the God of all comfort in the verse below, but He is also to be found all throughout the Bible. 2 Corinthians 1.3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies … Read more
Today we have a story from Carisbrooke Priory on the Isle of Wight, of trusting God’s timing and provision. When we were younger, we used to go to the Isle of Wight for holidays and we often visited a couple who ran a house church down there. Norman and Joan Vesey ran it and they … Read more
God has special concern for widows and makes it clear in His Word. None of us can truly imagine how we might feel when we lose our spouse until we go through the devastation of losing the person who has been the most important to us in our lives. When I contemplate that day, it … Read more