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Reading Mark ch 3, Verses 1 to 6 about Jesus healing a man's hand on the Sabbath, it occurred to me that it seems only Christ did any actual healing and on a grand scale too. The Pharisees didn't. So in those times who actually did any? There were a lot of possessed, blind, sick, leprous folks...

In Mark Chapter 1 we read of Jesus healing the sick and casting out devil's and unclean spirits for a LOT of people. In verse 33 we read that 'all the city was gathered at the door' of where He was staying. So it can be assumed each healing was very quick, just a word accomplished it. I want to...

I have found it has to be me and the Bible alone together. All distractions removed, the babble of the world is irrelevant. In my case it is the King James Bible. By reading daily, studying short sections and thinking about the meaning, researching as needed, I am finding good results and...

Many preachers, however sincere and knowledgeable, fail to get the message of the gospels through. Always have done. From being absolutely boring to far too fire and brimstone, they just do not engage people. I can see how non-believers are put off completely when someone drones on or even...

.. also for yourself. A question for Christian men, do you value purity in the woman you marry? In this cynical age we live in, does it affect your decision to marry her if you find out your woman has had other partners? The other way around, do you as a woman keep yourself for the man who you...

I would like clarification and thoughts about Judas Iscariot and the sum of 30 pieces of silver. I am reflecting on Judas' motivation for betraying Jesus, whether the sum was worth it and how this terrible lesson can be applied to our lives. I mean if the sum had been far more, then money could...

Reading a book by a wealthy preacher, who strongly urges the pursuit of wealth, I could not get far with it. The prosperity preachers are on another planet. I had hoped for good sound advice in the book, about how to save and use money wisely, for security. I think I got that book free when it...

John 1 Chapter 1. Choosing the first disciples. Reading this is so delightful. I picture Jesus and these young men at this beginning. Laughing, joking, relaxing and enjoying friendship. There is an energy and powerful simplicity in how swiftly they join Him. 'Follow me' He says and they do...

For me it is The Light of the World ' by Holman Hunt. I have a framed one on my kitchen wall and it inspires me afresh each time I study it. What a breathtaking image, that Christ Himself knocks at the door of every human heart and all who open shall be so blessed. I have not seen this painting...

Mathew chapter 22, verses 25 - 33. In verse 32 Jesus said ' God is not the God of the dead, but of the living'. What does this mean? Is God no longer still our God when we are gone from this life? Or maybe it means none are ever dead who have faith in God. A little more clarifying is needed...

Mathew chapter 21 verses 19 to 22. Where Jesus cursed the fig tree then told His disciples they too could do things like that. So did He mean in faith believing, a Christian could in theory curse someone to wither and die away? If so, it means the power of Christ can be used to destroy life...

I find myself reflecting on how very little is known about Jesus and the apostles in their personal lives. He appears aged 30, a solitary figure in terms of any connection other than we know his mother, sisters and brothers existed. His father Joseph remains a mystery during Jesus's adulthood...

Mathew chapter 20, beginning. I need explanation and insight into this parable please. Does it mean no matter how late a man comes to Christ in his life, he shall have eternal life? Or does it mean earning your way to heaven is not the principle point?

Imagine no religion at all, that humans believed in nothing but humankind and no existence after death. What would life be like?

Reading Mathew 18 verses 22 to end, I understand. Saying the Lord's Prayer ' forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us', I understand. Yet, I struggle to do it. There are those who not only have hurt me but they continue to do so. I distance myself from them but I...

Reading the gospels, slowly and carefully, after praying for understanding is the most rewarding part of my day, my life. This is the testimony of Christ's own men. My heart overflows as I read of Jesus, His character, His healing of thousands, His feeding them with actual bread and the bread...

Reading Mathew 14 , verses 24 to 36. King James Bible. Oh the truth and comfort herein. I have lost count of how many times I have cried out in those pre-dawn hours, when darkness seems everlasting and our Lord has come to me. Then morning and new hope with strength arrives. He will allow us...

The LGBT and diversity issues are now even in the most innocent children's TV programmes. This should concern us as Christians as the traditional family structure and values are under huge attack. I'm afraid I don't like it and I am just not explaining or condoning it to my grandchildren. I...

Do Christians believe that disease and sickness of mind, body and spirit all comes from the devil? If so, I would like to look at biblical references and evidence. Jesus did spend a lot of his ministry relieving people of evil spirits to cure afflictions. However, like in the case of leprosy, he...

Mathew 5 verse 32. I find this quite confusing. So for Catholics, can a person divorce their spouse if they have committed adultery? The matter of fornication is the confusing bit for me. Some clarification would be welcome.