Exploring Scripture

Today's thought: the cross of Christ is the great leveller. For some it humbles us; for others it lifts us up.

Today's thought: my estimation and my feelings towards the poor and dis- advantaged of this world is a pretty accurate reading of the true levels of my actual estimation and feelings towards Christ.

Today's thought: with the poor, the treasure is often found in their hearts, not on their clothes. And if we engage sincerely with them, we will certainly find it.

Today's thought: be very clean on the inside, and allow yourself to get dirty on the outside. Let it never be the other way around.

Today's thought: my attitude toward the Word of God is crucial. To hear the voice of God in the Scriptures, I need to approach them quietly, slowly, reverently and with a child-like heart.

Today's thought: a garden, left to itself, will naturally become inundated with weeds. We need to welcome the activity of the divine gardener as he sows his seed into us. We then need to work with him in cultivating these seeds into profound fruitfulness.

Today's thought: this gift that God has given us is far greater than us. The divine life that stirs within us is the same life that with four words brought the whole of the universe into being.

Today's thought: If it were down to our grip on God, we would quickly fall. Thankfully, his grip on us is stronger. (Psalm 37:23-24/Psalm 138:8)

Today's thought: under God’s hands, the ‘bent out of shape’ can be reshaped, and can learn to walk straight.

Today's thought: Either my thoughts will capture me, or I will capture my thoughts. (2 Corinthians 10:4-6)