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Perseverance | Lessons from Gaming #2

I’ve heard it said that when life gives you lemons, it’s probably because there’s a terrifying boss in the next room with 1million HP and its only weakness is lemons. Bosses in video games are designed to mark the end of a level or section of the game with an extra challenge. This challenge is there to test what you have learnt in the game up to that point. Maybe you picked up a new Read more…

Bible Journey: Hebrews 3

In chapters one and two we saw that Jesus is greater than the prophets, the scriptures and the angels, and he has greater authority than anyone. Now in chapter three the writer to the Hebrews brings in that great Jewish icon – Moses. Moses was the man God used to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and guide them towards the land He had promised them. It was Moses who told Pharaoh off. Read more…

Bible Journey: Hebrews 2

Here we are; Hebrews part two. Last time we saw that Jesus is greater than the angels and all the prophets. There’s no confusion now about Jesus’ identity; he is greater than anyone and anything. In chapter two the writer develops this theme by talking about Jesus’ authority. If he is indeed greater than anyone or anything, that must mean that he has more authority than anyone. And furthermore, it is not angels who will Read more…

Discipleship Lessons from Avengers: Endgame

Last week I went to see Avengers: Endgame in the cinema. As a longtime fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I’m well used to the anticipation surrounding the release of each new film. This one has been different though, since it’s the culmination of eleven years’ worth of films – 22 films in all. Since I saw the film, I’ve read a lot of articles that pick apart the details of what happened. There have Read more…

Bible Journey: Hebrews 1

Recently I’ve been wanting to do a bit of study on the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. Initially, I planned to simply read it as part of my daily devotions, but I decided instead to do a series of blogs through the book. My hope in this series of posts is to gain a better understanding of the book of Hebrews; its core message and how it applies to us as followers of Read more…