Sanballat (meaning the god—Sin—has given life) was an enemy of the Jews and a very influential Samaritan. He unsuccessfully tried to stop Nehemiah (a Jew and high official in the Persian court) from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem that had been torn down by the Babylonians. Sanballat ridiculed the Jewsand in the presence of allies and the… Continue reading The Power of God’s Armor
Unlimited: Naked Before God | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Naked Before God Oct 28, 2024 1867 All of you who were baptised into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ (Galatians 3:27, NIV). Some people have nightmares about being caught out naked. It’s one of our greatest fears. Those who tell us there is a psychological meaning to these dreams say that they represent feelings of… Continue reading Unlimited: Naked Before God | Good News Unlimited
Trusting God With Your Future
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6 ESV). Several years ago, I was stuck in the wilderness of Alaska. Okay. . . not really, but I very well could have been! Just… Continue reading Trusting God With Your Future
Unlimited: Opinions Over Sacred Days | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Opinions Over Sacred Days Oct 24, 2024 606 One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind (Romans 14:5). In this section of the book of Romans, Paul is specifically referring to what we choose to eat and drink. Now… Continue reading Unlimited: Opinions Over Sacred Days | Good News Unlimited
Finding Strength in Struggle
For the last year in my ministry, I have been focused more directly on serving families. I have spent a lot of time working with and talking to families, and I have noticed a few things. For one, families are all one bad day away from falling apart. What I mean by that is that… Continue reading Finding Strength in Struggle
When God Fights Your Battles
When God fights your battles. There are many stories in scripture where God fights for his people. A lesser known story is recorded in 2 Chronicles 30-32 when Hezekiah is king of Judah. Here are some thoughts about it. When God fights your battles. Consecrate yourself to God And the priests and the Levites were ashamed, so… Continue reading When God Fights Your Battles
Unlimited: Great Are His Promises | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Great Are His Promises Oct 23, 2024 1120 … praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints (Ephesians 6:18, NIV). It may occasionally seem that God delays answering our prayers. Never think that this is a sign of his displeasure. It might… Continue reading Unlimited: Great Are His Promises | Good News Unlimited
We Have Come to the City and the Church of the Living God
Hebrews 12:22-23: “You have come forward to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem…and to the church of the firstborn…” First Timothy 3:15 “…the house of God, which is the church of the living God…” The fact that, according to Hebrews 12:22, we have already come to the city of the living God, heavenly Jerusalem,… Continue reading We Have Come to the City and the Church of the Living God
Unlimited: Indoctrinated Or Gospelised? | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Indoctrinated or Gospelised? Oct 22, 2024 1451 Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners (Matthew 9:13). During approximately 100 days between April 7 and mid-July 1994, it is estimated that between 500,000 and 1,000,000 Rwandans were killed, up to 70% of… Continue reading Unlimited: Indoctrinated Or Gospelised? | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Righteousness Leads To Holiness | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Righteousness Leads to Holiness Oct 21, 2024 814 Just as you used to offer yourselves as slaves to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer yourselves as slaves to righteousness leading to holiness (Romans 6:19b). Some people can be very devoted to their impurity and wickedness. The apostle is telling us here is that as… Continue reading Unlimited: Righteousness Leads To Holiness | Good News Unlimited