Posts By: Les

Pray like the apostles prayed. Again!

I am constantly challenged to pray ‘better.’  So I have started to use these prayers recorded in Paul’s letters. After further thought I noticed the aims of Paul’s prayers. Whilst I continue to pray concerning circumstances for others as well as for myself, there are some big themes here.   ‘I have not stopped giving… Read more »

Judah’s organisation under King Uzziah

Uzziah became king as a young man. He was only sixteen years old (2 Chronicles 26.3). Few reigned in Judah at such a young age. God gave him Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. Under Zechariah’s influence, Uzziah ‘sought the Lord’ (26.5) and God gave his success. Uzziah inherited a nation is… Read more »

Grace – Grace and Truth

‘For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.’  (John 1.17) John’s language is typically direct. The law was given through Moses; The law was the message. Moses was the messenger. Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ is the message, He brings grace and truth to all… Read more »