Tag Archives: hope

Wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.

Posted on July 5, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

I don’t know about you, but for me the story of Abraham and Isaac takes on a much gentler tone in what we have this morning; the servant of Abraham goes gently to find Isaac a wife. Sarah has died … Continue reading →

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A sign of God’s favour

Posted on June 21, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Genesis 21:8-21 Psalm 86:1-10 16-17 Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 10:24-39 Psalm 86 says; For you, O Lord are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you. Further; Turn to me and be gracious to me; give … Continue reading →

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O that today you would listen to his voice

Posted on March 8, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Exodus 17:1- 7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Jesus asks us to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, minds and strength, to love others as ourselves and to love our enemies. He asks us to not … Continue reading →

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Foolishness Revealed

Posted on February 8, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Psalm 112:1-9 (10) 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) Matthew 5:13-20 Devotional Resource And we are salt and we are light- salt of the earth and light of the world. Salt speaks of purity and wisdom, light of our … Continue reading →

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What are you looking for?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

John, declares, testifies and exclaims as to who Jesus is and two of John’s disciples follow Jesus. This is what Jesus asks them, What are you looking for? Their answer is to call him Teacher or Master and ask where … Continue reading →