(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Epistle of James") James 5:19,20 Famous last words! - A final exhortation: our responsibility to the wanderer.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "1 Samuel") 1 Samuel 11 A sticky situation - The King rises up to defend His people.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Epistle of James") James 5:13-18 Communion with God in all life's varied circumstances. - We must pray without ceasing: it is a mark of the genuineness or otherwise of our faith.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "1 Samuel") 1 Samuel 10:17-27 Remember Mizpah. - Reminding backslidden Israel of the truths they already know, and why it is important to preach to the converted. Don't set up your own king!

(Peter Beale) John 14:27 Remembrance Sunday. - The peace that is even more important than peace on Earth. Why we need to be sure we are not misled about the true nature of peace.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "1 Samuel") 1 Samuel 10:1-16 Providence, prophesy and primacy. - A mysterious band of prophets, and a vassal king anointed. The test of authenticity for those speaking on behalf of God: who gets the glory?

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "Epistle of James") James 5:7-12 When the going gets tough. - The antidote: behold the things of our God; learn patience; focus upon the Lord.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "1 Samuel") 1 Samuel 9:1-10:2 Providence or coincidence? - A strange tale of unlikely events planned by God. Although we may be perplexed that things seem haphazard or out of control, we can know that God is ordering everything according to His eternal design.

(Peter L Mackenzie) Bible Sunday The Gideons - Peter Mackenzie's account of his experiences in Romania, distributing the Word of God with the Gideons.

(Peter L Mackenzie) (One of the series "1 Samuel") 1 Samuel 7:12-8:21 When is Israel not Israel? - God will never leave or forsake His people, but what happens when the people forsake their God?