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If your private and public prayer life were analysed, what would be the results? Might we be engaging in something that we don’t actually, properly, fully understand?

What does it mean to be part of the temple of God? Paul certainly believes that if the Corinthians can grasp this it will revolutionise their relationships with one another. Maybe there is something for us to learn too.

Have you ever been deeply hurt by someone? When it comes to granting real forgiveness, most of us understand the what, but can anyone explain the how?

Can love be measured? According to the Lord Jesus, our ability to truly love is inextricably linked to whether or not we’ve truly been forgiven. Is your life hall marked with love?

What does it take to serve the living God? In this brief devotional we learn the essence of depending on God and the Holy Spirit to truly witness and worship as believers in Christ.

How do you view prayer? When it comes to managing the mountain range of problems in life, where do you go for help and who do you call on? Vantage points make all the difference.

What is the difference between the Old & New Testament? Simply put, God made promises recorded in the past that would be fulfilled in the future consummated in Christ.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed someone to intervene on your behalf? We are always grateful when this happens because it calls for a huge sacrifice of time, effort, energy and empathy.

Are you where you ought to be? God graciously invites us to be his friends and the state of our prayer life is often a helpful indicator as to the quality of our relationship.

Will God destroy the righteous along with the wicked? Well, in order to answer that question we have to define who is righteous and who is wicked.

What prevents you from presenting yourself before the Lord? Is it laziness, ungratefulness, self confidence (I got this, I don’t need God’s help) or could it be embarrassment because of uncleanness?

Name: Adam Boyce Scripture Joshua 3:1-17 How do we cope with times of change or challenge in life? Just as with the Israelites when they faced a raging river Jordan, God calls us to: face our fears, take a step back, consecrate ourselves and get our feet wet (step out in faith).

To be a disciple of Jesus we are required to count the cost, because he wants more than just our superficial following.

What kind of partner are you? Every single Christian is a member of God’s team and has an important role to play. How are you contributing to the effort?

Where does our contentment come from? Do we only feel content based on our circumstances, or do we place our trust in Jesus and his power to make us content?

In these verses Paul addresses a conflict between Euodia and Syntyche. How do you address conflicts between you and other church members when they arise? Do you follow the principles laid down in scripture?

Do you have assurance of where your going? Our direction in life is impacted by those we follow. Justification, sanctification and glorification describe the three elements of the incredible Christian journey.

What goal should we have as believers? Join us as we consider Paul's call for believers to share his goal of 'pressing on' towards the prize of God in Christ.

What makes for a valuable testimony now and always with God and men. Paul shares how to hold, guard and share a truly valuable testimony that counts for eternity with God in Christ.

Would you let go of some who took care of your need because they were needed by someone else. Paul did. Let’s see why.

How easy is it to find a friend that’s servant hearted and faithful? Paul was exceptionally encouraged by Timothy a young disciple who shared his spiritual DNA. Good servants make great Christians.

Do we as church provide a real contrast in unity to the rest of the world? In light of Christ and Paul’s example are we prepared to give our all for the Gospel in joy?

Would it be unfair to say that we live in a self obsessed world? As sinners, we tend to exalt or put ourselves before others. Paul, instead fixes his camera lens on Jesus, highlighting the marks and motives of self-less living.

The work of the Lord requires team effort. We have the perfect example in the person of Jesus Christ who chose 12 people to assist Him, namely the disciples. How are you using the gifts that God has given to you to advance the kingdom?

We live in a society that finds it entertaining to watch other people’s mess being broadcast on national TV. With the birth of social media platforms, we can hide the real us, pretending to be living the dream. The Bible teaches that we are all infected with sin. So what is the answer?