Let their be Light

John 8 New International Version

Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony

12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.”

14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going. 15 You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one. 16 But if I do judge, my decisions are true, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me. 17 In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two witnesses is true. 18 I am one who testifies for myself; my other witness is the Father, who sent me.”

19 Then they asked him, “Where is your father?”

“You do not know me or my Father,” Jesus replied. “If you knew me, you would know my Father also.” 20 He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts near the place where the offerings were put. Yet no one seized him, because his hour had not yet come.

Love Triumphs! — GraceSpeak

Easy to become jaded and sarcastic – guarding and protecting self. Easy to build walls to hide behind rather than bridges to connect. Easy to criticize, to assume the worst and tear down. Easy to jump to a conclusion and react without understanding. Easy to pretend. Love, though, reaches out, opening oneself to become vulnerable […]

Love Triumphs! — GraceSpeak

Dawn — GraceSpeak

One of my favorite verses of Scripture is found in Matthew 28:1. In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. As it began to dawn. The night had overpowered them and knocked them down. […]

Dawn — GraceSpeak

Waiting — GraceSpeak

Anyone who has ever received a difficult diagnosis or known the heartbreak of watching a loved one die knows the agony of waiting. We wait for the results of the next test. We wait for the next treatment. We wait through symptoms, and reactions, and pain. We wait for a funeral, signaling our final severance […]

Waiting — GraceSpeak

Be Still — GraceSpeak

I am your strength and shield, your help in time of need. I am your Bread of Life; My Spirit intercedes As you wrestle with the forces that threaten you, And struggle just to make it through each day. I am here, call and I will answer The cry of your soul to My heart. […]

Be Still — GraceSpeak

Covid-19 UK Lockdown week 2

We at the end of another week of lockdown here in the UK and still things feel really strange.

The video calls are still increasing on social media, and although Covid-19 is a serious concern at the moment, people are posting funny videos on social media.

Another thing that has become a regular thing over the last two weeks, is that that on a certain night at 8pm people go to their front door to thank the people of the National Health Service, and the people who are delivering food etc to those who can’t get out for their messages etc.

As we enter into the third week of lockdown and you are reading this in the UK please observe the government guidelines and stay safe, stay well!

Stillness — GraceSpeak

Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. Screams shattered the quiet as the toddler fought against the night terror that gripped him. His sobs reached his mother’s ears and brought her quickly to his bedside. Picking him up, her hand rubbed his back as she cooed whispers of love and safety. Gradually […]

Stillness — GraceSpeak