by Peter Barfoot | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog
First Chronicles 12:32 informs us that 200 men of the tribe of Issachar had “understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do,” and that the people did as they directed. Today few leaders have any understanding of the times, but instead are poll-driven in...
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog
With all that’s happening in the world it’s no wonder that people are anxious about what may be ahead, and are increasingly worried about the future of their children—and not without reason — big cities can be vulnerable. Absolute security can never be...
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog
Understanding the nature of Jesus helps us to understand our own nature, as God’s children. We read in 2 Peter 1:4 that through God’s promises we are made “partakers of the divine nature” — the nature of the Son of God being that of his...
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog
Inadequacy is defined as “Not equal to the opportunity.” Whether you own a business, lead a church, manage an investment portfolio, or are simply raising a family and getting on in life, you are bound to encounter problems as you go forward. That’s life. But the...
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog
I once saw a young man walking into a public street gathering carrying a black bible low at his side like a low hung pistol. I reckon he could draw John 3:16 in a fluid motion and take out an unbelieve with one shot. Don’t take your KJV to town, son…...
by Peter Barfoot | May 21, 2025 | Blog
Home truths are usually disquieting, which may explain why “to whom much is given, much shall be required” makes us feel uneasy. (Luke 12:48) We like to think we’ve done our best, but could we have done better? Well, compared to what others would have done had they...