Follow

Follow

“…Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him…and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.” Matthew 4:18 – 20 (ESV) In recent times, the word “follow” has been...
GO THE DISTANCE

GO THE DISTANCE

The phrase ‘go the distance’ originates from boxing, meaning to go all the way to the last round without being knocked out. In today’s language, we use it to mean to follow through with what we have committed to, to complete the course, or in Archippian terms, to...
Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Makes Perfect

You Have Heard: Neighbours and Enemies  “Love your neighbour” can be found in Leviticus 19:18 whilst ‘hate your enemy’ may be inferred from passages such as Deuteronomy 23:3-6, 25:17-19 and Psalm 139:2. Who is My Neighbour? If I know who my neighbour is, then whoever...
When You Pray (Part 2)

When You Pray (Part 2)

Pattern In this manner, therefore, pray: Matthew 6:9 A pattern, in this way that is not to become a vain, rote, empty repetition that means nothing. Many do not understand what they are praying, but they can repeat the Lord’s Prayer by heart and sing it as well. In...
When You Pray (Part 1)

When You Pray (Part 1)

“And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by mean. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and...