Author: nickjones2011
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Whiter than snow
The snow changes everything! No matter how old we are, there’s something amazing about it, eveywhere looks more beautiful, fresh, clean. The Lord uses this picture to tell us something amazing, using his prophet Isaiah – ‘though your sins are like scarlet, they will be a white as snow’ (Isaiah 1:18). The people in Isaiah’s…
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Aliens and strangers
Dorothy and I are in the midst of moving! We’ve reached Dublin. Moving house and country can be a little unsettling, but then that’s probably a good thing. I’m reminded of 1 Peter 2:11 where God’s people are described as aliens and strangers (exiles). The reason is that once we’ve put our trust in Jesus…
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Nothing in my hand I bring…
If you’re following the M’Cheyne Bible reading plan, then you’ll read Matthew 5 today, it’s a wonderful, but challenging chapter: ‘Unless your righteousness is better than the Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of God.’ (v20) ‘If you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment!’ (v22) And if that’s not enough,…
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Did God really say…?
Do you ever wonder whether God is a spoilsport? Do his commands ever seem burdensome to you? Do you ever question whether God loves you? If so – you are normal! Genesis 3 explains why we sometimes think this way. It’s perhaps the saddest chapter in the Bible, but it explains so much of the…
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A Fresh Start
I’m a day behind already! But yesterdays readings from the M’Cheyne plan were all about a fresh start…Gen 1 had the amazing fresh start of creation, with man and woman being made in the image of God, Ezra 1 had the fresh start after exile for fallen image bearers, Matthew 1 had the best fresh…
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A prayer for every day this year?
This is the prayer that Rev. John Stott used for many years, I’ve started using it recently and found it to be a great way to start the day: Good morning heavenly Father,good morning Lord Jesus,good morning Holy Spirit. Heavenly Father, I worship you as the creator and sustainer of the universe.Lord Jesus, I worship…
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A New Year’s Prayer from the Valley of Vision
I launch my ship on the unknown waters of this year, with You, O Father, as my harbour, You, O Son, at my helm, You, O Holy Spirit, filling my sails. Guide me to heaven with my lamp burning, my ear open to Your calls, my heart full of love, my soul free. Give me…
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Start now!
The countdown to the New Year has begun, have you decided on a reading plan for 2016? Then why not start now! Get ahead, and then you’ll have a few days spare for when/if you fall behind! I’ve recommended the M’Cheyne plan, it is worth saying that if you think 4 chapters a day is…
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Give me that book!
“I want to know one thing, the way to heaven; how to land safe on that happy shore. God Himself has condescended to teach the way; for this end He came from heaven. He hath written it down in a book. Give me that book! At any price give me the Book of God!” (John…
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Why read the Bible with a plan?
Screen shot from Olive Tree Having considered the dangers, here are the advantages that M’Cheyne identifies. These advantages are mainly if you use his plan, but there are some that apply to any plan. I’ve updated the language and application for…
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