“And there was one Anna, a prophetess …she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” Luke 2:36-38 [KJV] Have you ever been surprised by the kind of person God chooses to use? Our church is currently studying the lives of the Apostles, and–let’s

“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 2 [KJV] On our drive to church, we pass a large gym that is open 24/7. Their carpark is always full, and through the front glass windows you can see dozens of people using treadmills, exercise bikes and boxing bags. It’s been particularly busy these last couple of months, no doubt because most New Year’s resolutions relate to physical health or finances. Both area

“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. Psalm 37:7,9 [KJV] Last Friday, I received an email saying a parcel I had ordered would arrive that day. So when the doorbell rang, I immediately thought, “That’s my parcel”. It was a parcel – but for someone else. The do