Daily Devotional Preaching

The #BBC #LicenseFee is frozen for two years and may be axed altogether is the is end of the BBC the beloved institution and public broadcast service? And is that a bad thing? What business solutions are there? Mark and Pete have the answers.

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When plans don't work out, even plans that are well intentioned, what do we do next. What does the Bible say. Here is a fascinating bit of the Bible which is very relevant to you today! The Virtual Vicar and King James (so called because he is a big fan of the King James version of the Bible) investigate.The Bible passage: John 2:1-21 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXsnoi9Z-k

#Godlovestechnology. Technology is rooted in the creative nature of God and its appropriate use is a moral obligation in our stewardship of the earth. Technologies facilitate human actions, thereby shaping societies, and act like amplifiers of human aspirations, both good and bad. We worship God with sustainable and appropriate technologies that work well; that heal, not harm; that are concerned for the poor and for the environment; and that nurture relational values. Mark and Pete investigate how tech especially IT and the myriad #apps are working out for us and God today.

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64% of New Year resolutions will be abandoned after one month. Nearly two-thirds of our goals will be long forgotten after just four weeks into 2022. Mark and Pete investigate.

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A fascinating bit of the Bible which demands the question: the birth of Jesus Christ is very relevant to you today! The Virtual Vicar and King James (so called because he is a big fan of the King James version of the Bible) investigate.Habakkuk 1:5King James Version5 Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvelously: for I will work a work in your days which ye will not believe, though it be told you....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVEiMwKGOuQ

A fascinating bit of the Bible which demands the question: the birth of Jesus Christ is very relevant to you today! The Virtual Vicar and King James (so called because he is a big fan of the King James version of the Bible) investigate.The King James Version is our favourite version of the Bible, here is the passage we are talking about:Luke 2:1-12King James Version2 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dBJRAVCtuU

Mark and Pete are best known for their precautions, successfully predicting Brexit and the Trump presidency. Listen up, they have predictions for 2022 and some of them are not pretty.

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Google's yearly report of top trending searches reveals the most popular keywords and topics across different categories. A fascinating dive into our collective psyche.

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A fascinating bit of the Bible which demands the question: how far would you go to serve God?The King James Version is our favourite version of the Bible, here is the passage we are talking about?Genesis 221And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.4 Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.11 And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It8V1zMOl4M

Regular music does not exist in the month of December as people get into the festive spirit by listening to Mariah Carey, Slade and all the other artists who only ever emerge in the run-up to Christmas. With less than a month to go until the announcement of the #Christmas number one on the #hotparade - taken by comedian LadBaby for the past three years - chart-topping duo Elton John and Ed Sheeran are in the top spot as the favourites for this year’s premier seasonal hit. Abba are also in the running after their recent return. Who should be Christmas number 1 in 2021?

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