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656 Rocking Horse Perfection. Nov 9, 2025

Key Scripture: Hebrews 5:8-9 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Relevance While strolling around a farmer's market a couple of weeks ago, I noticed something that impacted me. Outside one of the tents, a master craftsman diligently chiselled away on his project while engagingly talking to passers-by. What was he creating? Well, before I

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655 The Cross and the Crossing. Nov 6, 2025.

Key Scripture: Colossians 1:20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Relevance When Jesus was secured fast to those two lengths of intersecting timber, the multitude goaded Him, saying Save thyself, and come down from the cross. Yet, they couldn't understand that he'd nailed Himself to it by His own will. Have we nailed ourselves to that same Cro

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654 Enduring Our Cross. Nov 2, 2025

Key Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Relevance Every person on earth has pursued a goal. We begin with an idea, add the required action, and at the end expect a reward for our labour. (That's a highly simplified version.) One component we rarely factor into our planning is the enduring part of p

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653 The Secret Chord. Oct 29, 2025

Key Scripture Ephesians 5:18-20 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Relevance "HALLELUJAH" is a widely popular song from 1984 written by singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. I think we've all heard it, as it has been covere

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652 Aah! A World Without Gossip. Oct 26, 2025

Key Scripture: Psalms 15.3, Psalm 39:1, James 1:26 Psalms 15.3 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? ...He that backbiteth not with his tongue... Psalm 39:1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. Relevance Imagine for a minute a world without gossip. Truth would reign.

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651 RICH in Mercy? Oct 19, 2025

Key Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) Relevance How rich is rich? It's an age-old question. When I was young, a millionaire was considered a wealthy person. These days, with superannuation and skyrocketing house prices, many people are now millionaires in that sense. Today, one needs tens of millions of dollars to b

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650 YES and NO? The Power Behind those Thrones. Oct 16, 2025

Key Scripture: Matthew 5:34-37 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Relevance There are countless books and movies about the power of saying

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649 Finding Your Identity in Christ. Oct 12, 2025

Key Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5: 18-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors

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Hi, I'm Niv, and this is my wife Heather. We've been married for more than 30 years and have weathered a few storms.

Read about our extraordinary start in my prison book FINDING MYSELF INSIDE, which ha s been accepted as a candidate for the 2022 Australian Christian Book of the Year.

Niv has been a guest on Focus on the Family and Rhema FM and speaks at numerous events, churches & groups.

If you love learning about your spiritual walk in simple and easy to understand ways, you’ll feel right at home here.

As a safety risk consultant by day, I see different perspectives about spiritual risk in our walk with Christ.

Also, being an ex-prison inmate brings some down-to-earth help for overcoming fears and spiritual battles we often think are too great for us. You know, just stuff that helps us get through life. Prison also taught me to see the joy in simple things, like helping someone achieve a goal.

Maybe you've been a Christian for many years and are looking for something new, or maybe you are new on your spiritual journey and want to learn more in an easy environment. Then again, you may have fallen away from Christ over the years and are trying to make a comeback. You're welcome here. Read on and enjoy.

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