Exod 19:1-6 One of the questions that Christians face in connection with the Old Testament is how to understand the role of the Mosaic Law. The Law for us evokes the hypocrisy of some Pharisees condemned by Jesus and pernickety…

Exod 18:13-27 A church I was involved in my teenage years went through a period of revival when a number of folk from different age groups came to faith. One of those was a middle-aged woman who was very controlling…

Exod 18:1-12 For many who live with family members who are not Christians, feeling that invisible separation is a heartache. When we ourselves have experienced God’s redemption, it saddens us to see a gap between us and our loved ones…

Exod 17:8-16 As I read blogs on the internet, I am aware of the sense of despair that many around the world feel facing the COVID pandemic. While NZ lives in a bubble of safety for now, other countries around…

Exod 17:1-7 A friend of mine likes to travel but she was reminded some years ago what a difference it makes when she has her husband with her to take care of the details, book the airport shuttle, ensure that…

Exod 16:31-36 Whenever a friend of mine travels to another place, she likes to buy a small but useful item such as a scarf, so that it can remind her of her holiday. Someone else tends to do the same…

Exod 16:22-30 During New Zealand’s recent COVID-19 lockdown, some people experienced a period of enforced inactivity. At the same time, I suspect that this did not stop anxieties especially when it came to questions about the security of one’s job…

Exod 16:16-21 A woman in a former church I attended did not take out home insurance because she felt it would be against trusting the Lord for her needs. When a fire broke out in the apartment next to hers,…

Exod 16:13-15 As we continue the story of the manna, we learn more about the nature of God’s provision. God graciously gives to all who cry to Him for help, but He especially looks after those who find themselves in…

Exod 16:1-12 When the Communist regime fell apart in Hungary, there was widespread celebration and high hopes for a different future where people could talk freely, travel where they wished, become affluent and have more control over their lives in…