Posts Tagged: ‘Isaiah’

Knowledge is Strength

[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during August 2025]

The people that do know their God shall be strong.
Daniel 11 v32 [KJV]

When we think of the book of Daniel it is likely that we think of lions who lost their appetite, three fire-resistant fellows or a statue with fractured feet. Indeed, even people with little or no knowledge of the Bible will probably recognise those events, but what of the rest of the book? How many of us who claim to be familiar with the Old Testament know much about the content of chapters 7 to 12?
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Contributor: Steve Humphreys

Dilemmas, or Just Decisions?

[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during June 2025]

Which Way?

Rejoice with those who rejoice (sharing others’ joy), and weep with those who weep (sharing others’ grief).
Romans 12 v15 [AMP]

Is Paul suggesting that we should be two-faced in our relationships? Certainly not, but this verse does recognise that there may be times when we are faced with two different courses of action.
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Contributor: Steve Humphreys

Promises for the Faithful #2

[Transcript of Martin’s midweek message published by Horley Baptist Church on YouTube[1], 11/Jun/2025]

but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40 v31 [ESVUK]

Have you ever been stuck in a waiting room, the minutes dragging on? Waiting can feel like time is slipping away, especially when we want things to happen right now, but Isaiah 40:31 tells us “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength”.
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Contributor: Martin Shorey

Court Lodge Needs Us

[This reflection by Chris Ginter was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 18/May/2025]

It has been so encouraging lately to see so many people welcomed into our church for special events – Easter celebrations, Family Fun Days, baptisms, Christmas happenings. But the amazing, wonderful thing is that Jesus is turning up palpably by His Spirit as we worship and praise Him!
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Contributor: Chris Ginter

The Gift of Motherhood

[This reflection by Helen Ruffhead was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 30/Mar/2025]

Today is a very special one for my family, as it is not just Mothering Sunday but also the 35th anniversary of the day I brought my older son David home – the happiest day of my life. Since then, God has given me a second adopted son Michael and nearly 30 years later a foster daughter Amy.

When I left work to adopt David, one of my colleagues wrote on my leaving card:
Good luck in your new job. Pay: miserable, hours: long, rewards: immense.
He was right on all counts!
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Contributor: Helen Ruffhead

Let the Foolish Things of the World Confound the Wise

[This reflection by Chris Ginter was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 22/Dec/2024]

I often think I fit into that category!

When I was a child my mum would pray this prayer over me as I went to sleep at night:
Gentle Jesus meek and mild look upon this little child, pity my simplicity, suffer me to come to thee.
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Contributor: Chris Ginter