Sometimes, we find light in the darkest of places. In January, I read the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, and I came to this verse. Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors— and they have no comforter. Eccles 4.1 You may not believe me but I actually found this verse extremely encouraging. Here’s why. First of all, there’s something...

Colossians 3.12. You may know it. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col 3.12 Have trouble memorising it? Here’s some help.   Catie. Knits. Harry. Green. Pyjamas.   This mnemonic does rely on remembering that Catie is spelled with a ‘c’. However, since my wife is called Cate, this isn’t a problem for me. I hope you find it helpful too.   Back to the verse, and what a verse it is!   Several...

Ever been frightened by a passage of Scripture? I have. The other day I was reading in the book of 1 Kings, and I came across this verse....