Reading the Bible is so important

June 5, 2026

I just read these statistics on how reading the Bible affects our faith and our lives in a positive way.

Research from…Back to the Bible shows that when someone is in God’s Word at least four days a week, their life begins to radically change. They are 30% less likely to experience loneliness, 228% more likely to share their faith with others, 231% more likely to disciple others, and 407% more likely to memorize Scripture. That’s why our goal is not only to help everyone, everywhere have access to God’s Word, but also to help them engage with it every day.

Source: God’s Word, Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday Day 3 – YouVersion Plan

For me personally the Bible has transformed my life. It gives me hope, purpose and direction. Most importantly it pointed me to Jesus. This not only changed my life, it also changed my eternal destiny.

If you would like to begin reading the Bible or get back in to it, we have some ways to do it below.

  1. Our Bible readings page with nine two week plans.
  2. Our free discipleship Bible study.
  3. Read the New Testament in a year plan.

My biggest fear I overcame

June 3, 2026

What fears have you overcome and how?

My greatest fear that I have overcome is the fear of public speaking. I guess this is similar to most people.

I can remember being in primary school and being terrified of reading aloud in class. On days I had to do a talk I would take the day off school.

As an adult I would do everything I could to avoid public speaking. Even small things like doing a brief introduction of who you are in a training course terrified me.

I can remember in the early 1990s a friend asked me to be best man at his wedding. Rather than seeing it as an honour, my first thought was I will have to make a speech!

So how did I overcome this? Here are a few things helped me.

1. I prepared early and wrote everything I had to say out word for word.

2. I practiced even the smallest talk or reading about 100 times. Not exaggerating!

3. I prayed a lot. My biggest prayer was, “Please be with me Lord and please help me Lord”.

4. I wrote out scriptures and put them in my pocket. At every chance I would read them.

5. I got books from the library to help. These days you can look online for help on making speeches.

6. I asked for tips from people who were good public speakers. I spoke to Pastors and teachers.

7. I realised that public speaking is a great way to reach and encourage people towards God.

8. I looked for opportunities to speak publicly and overcome my fear. This was very very scary!

This process probably took about ten years to feel comfortable with speaking in front of others. It was a long hard road for me, but it was worth it.

So what were the main verses I kept in my pocket?

Philippians 4:13 NLT – For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Ephesians 2:10 NLT – For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Real verified miracles

May 31, 2026

I love reading about or hearing about miracles. It builds up my faith. Here is a video I just watched about two verified miracles. I also enjoyed the explanation afterwards of what a miracle is and why they happen. Please enjoy.

Having it all?

May 25, 2026

What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable?

This is a very interesting question from WordPress today. It is one that I am looking forward to seeing peoples answers.

I guess most people will approach this from the perspective of career, family, a nice home, holidays, and maybe money in the bank. My approach is a little different.

For me having it all means having Jesus. Jesus in my life as Lord and Saviour. Jesus is also my friend and He walks with me daily.

When I stop and reflect of the way Jesus described Himself in the book of John, I see He is all we need. Here are seven ways.

  1. Bread of Life – “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger.” John 6:35
  2. Light of the world – “I am the light of the world; he who fallows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12
  3. Gate – “I am the gate; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” John 10:9
  4. Good Shepherd – “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for His sheep.” John 10:11
  5. Resurrection and Life – “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me shall live even if he dies.” John 11:25
  6. Way, Truth, Life – “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” John 14:6
  7. True vine – “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” John 15:1

For me these I am sayings represent everything we need in this life and beyond.

I need bread and water that is both physical and spiritual. I need a Good Shepherd that will light the way and lead me on the right path to truth. I need to be connected to the true vine that will give me life – both abundant life now and resurrection to eternal life.

In short, I need Jesus. We all do. Jesus really is all we need. So yes, I believe you can have it all…if we have Jesus.