Journey through and dwell within the Scriptures with Alan Hoare, in the spirit of lectio divina, with these daily devotional commentaries.
Today's thought: A ship is designed to be in the sea, not in the dock. But is the sea enters the ship, it will sink.
Today's thought: True spirituality is found, not in our own spiritual efforts, but in the enthroned Christ.
Today's thought: There is never anything that we can achieve to be acceptable to God. Christ has achieved it all.
Today's thought: Imposed disciplines are deadly to the soul; whereas self-discipline is incredibly fruitful.
Today's thought: Do not listen to the echoes of your past; instead, listen to the life-giving words of God.
Today's thought: Our personal growth in Christ is also for the benefit of those around us in the local church.
Today's thought: Never underestimate your importance to the church - the body of Christ.
Today's thought: Those who walk with Christ before they speak for Christ are the genuine article.
Today's thought: Soaking and living in the truth of God's word will go a very long way towards combating error.
Today's thought: True athletes of God get into training, not to impress, but to get better.
Today's thought: The way of Christ is not an imposed and crushing regime, but a gentle and uplifting rhythm of life.
Today's thought: We are no longer on the losing side but the winning side.
Today's thought: The word of the cross is both the most gracious and the most powerful message of all time.
Today's thought: Faith depends on the activity and ability of God, never on our own capability.
Today's thought: Faith is both apprehending and taking a stand on the things that God has already done.
Today's thought: The cross of Christ was not just the execution of a righteous man, it went far, far deeper.
Today's thought: We dwell in the Lord of all, and He swells in us. Astonishing mystery!
Today's thought: We must see the worth and the power of the treasure abiding within us.
Today's thought: An accurate understanding of who Jesus is in reality will invariably affect your walk with Him.
Today's thought: Let the words, the life and the ways of Christ be the ruling influences in your life.