Bible Gems

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The Sound of Silence

15 years ago   -  7 comments

Have you ever sat on a rock near a running stream or maybe on a log out in the bush somewhere and just listened? It is a very relaxing sound, isn't it? I like to call it the sound of silence. It's silent, but it's not. There is a stillness in the air, but there are the quiet sounds of nature. The birds singing, the breeze blowing in the trees, and crickets chirping. It reminds me of the contrast between the sounds of nature and of the life so many of us live. Life in this world is always so b...

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Which Way is Up?

15 years ago   -  1 comment

We live in a culture that says: "to get somewhere in the world we have to put others down and work our way up or exalt ourselves", we've got to "climb the ladder". After all, isn't it our natural desire to be somebody, to be honoured or to be looked up to by other people? Yes, it is, and many spend their lives seeking for this fame and honour. But how do we become truly great? How does our way of thinking differ from God's way? He says to us: Isaiah 55:8-9 For my thoughts [are] n...

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Discouraged in Life?

15 years ago   -  10 comments

Have you ever been discouraged in your life? Perhaps everything just seems to be going wrong! And you're feeling lonely and discouraged. Where can I find the courage to face whatever the day may bring, to face my friends, family or work colleagues being a true witness for Christ? Lets take a look at the Bible. Psalms 42:5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? Why are we disquieted (or disturbed)? Why do we feel down or discouraged? Is ther...

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Signs of the Coming of Jesus

15 years ago   -  4 comments

(The Bible on the return of Jesus, part 3) Last week we read from Matthew chapter 24, and saw some amazing signs that have already taken place in this world! Signs that Jesus said would be seen just before He comes back to this world. (read part 1 and part 2 of this series if you haven't already) But can this be really true? There are many people who have claimed that the end of the world is coming.... and that Jesus will return on such and such a date, and the world will end. Yet ...

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Cheering Hope! (part 2)

15 years ago   -  1 comment

(The Bible on the return of Jesus, part 2) Last week we were looking at some cheering Bible texts, telling us that Jesus will come back to this earth and take us to be with Him in heaven. To that perfect and pure world, without pain, sorrow or sickness. ( Click here if you haven't read part 1 of this series) But how will this happen? Who will Jesus take back with Him to heaven? And do we know how far away the coming of Jesus is? Lets see what the Bible says! What will the co...

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Cheering Hope! (part 1)

15 years ago   -  5 comments

(The Bible on the return of Jesus, part 1) Have you heard of the recent oil spill in the gulf of Mexico? And how many thousands of barrels of oil are pouring out and polluting the ocean. We would all have to admit that pollution in our world is increasing at an alarming rate. We've also seen crime, immorality and violence increase greatly as many people have been moving to cities over the last century. Is this sad world all that we have to look forward to? Or does God promise us someth...

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Who is Like God?

15 years ago   -  5 comments

Have you ever gazed up at a starry night and wondered, what is God really like? Does He see me right now? Ancient religious, like the Egyptians and the Greeks had a myriad of different 'gods', and even today different religions have their different gods. But what is the true God like? And what sets the God of the Bible apart from all other false gods? In Psalms 135:15-17 the Bible speaks about false gods in this way: The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands...

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