Tag Archives: grace

A cautionary tale

Posted on Sep 25, 2022 by M Emlyn Humphries

As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They … Continue reading →

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18 years bent double

Posted on Aug 21, 2022 by M Emlyn Humphries

And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen long years, be set free from this bondage on the sabbath day?”Luke 13:16 NRSV https://bible.com/bible/2016/luk.13.16.NRSV Jesus saw a lady bent double, who had been so for … Continue reading →

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Grapes.

Posted on Aug 14, 2022 by M Emlyn Humphries

Let me sing for my beloved my love-song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it and cleared it of stones, and planted it with choice vines; he built a watchtower in … Continue reading →

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Discuss.

Posted on Aug 7, 2022 by M Emlyn Humphries

…I cannot endure solemn assemblies with iniquity.Isaiah 1:13 NRSV https://bible.com/bible/2016/isa.1.13.NRSV Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honour me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.”Psalms 50:23 NRSV https://bible.com/bible/2016/psa.50.23.NRSV Sell your possessions, and … Continue reading →

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Good news.

Posted on Jul 17, 2022 by M Emlyn Humphries

After detailing the transgressions of the rich in Israel against the poor Amos reveals the sin in their actions and the inherent judgement in what they are doing. He says, The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob: Surely … Continue reading →