Author: Dave Connolly
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The devastating consequences of sin
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.” 1John 1:8 We live in a society were many people don’t believe in sin. Anything goes as long as it’s not murder or anything too brutal. As long as it doesn’t infringe on their lives too much. Personal…
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Available for God’s will
I recently received this testimony and I want to share it with you. “Hi Dave, Sorry for the late reply to email this to you. I want to share how beautiful God’s love is For the homeless. I woke up one day a few weeks ago and I arranged to meet up with my pastor…
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The F-Word – Part 3
Scripture reminds us Love holds no records of wrongs. We must choose to forgive. If we don’t forgive, we are keeping a record and therefore sinning. Forgiveness must be verbalised to God, and not always the person who has hurt us as they may be totally unaware of the pain they have caused. We cannot…
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The F-word – Part 2
Yes I’m talking about Forgiveness again. What is forgiveness?The dictionary says:“To pardon (pardon – to forgive, to excuse; remission of penalty)To stop feeling resentmentTo be merciful (compassionate; tender)“ Here are some interesting quotes… “The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.” William Blake “Resentment is one burden that is incompatible with your success. Always…
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The F Word – Part 1
No I’m not talking about Faith or Fasting or even Friendship. I’m definitely not swearing (just in case you were starting to panic) The F-word I’m talking about is… Forgiveness. In this 3-part blog series I want to make some general comments that could help us on our journey in the area of forgiveness. First,…
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Disciple or Not?
Disciple or not What does this mean…. What is a Christian? Ask 10 different people and you’ll probably get 10 different answers: Others take a bleaker view. They’d say Christians are judgmental, homophobic moralists who think they’re the only ones going to heaven and secretly relish that everyone else is going to hell. If there’s…
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No Harvest Without Seeds
No Harvest Without Seeds I was walking along the coastline on the north Wales flood defences when I saw a giant, bright red warning sign. I decided to take a photo of it.The all caps white lettering read first in Welsh and then the English translation, “Parents keep your children off rocks”. A Scottish lady…
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Reunited with sons and The Father
Do you ever asker God for an opportunity to serve Him? An opportunity to tell others about Jesus? Since lockdown ended, I have prayed more passionately and intentionally than ever before. And I have discovered a new sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. I find opportunities to share about Jesus arising much more often. Here is…
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Praying in North Wales
On a recent adventure I had whilst away in north Wales praying, I was walking along the coast and saw a family trying to take a selfie. “Do you want me to take it for you?” I asked. So I took the photo. As I was leaving I said “God bless you guys”, which I…
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Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a day we generally associate with excitement, celebration, joy, happiness. But, Palm Sunday is also a day when Jesus expressed both anger and sorrow, because things were not as they should have been. We envision palm branches and cloaks being laid down before the Messiah as He made His triumphal entry into…