Category: Scripture reflections

Psalm 134: A Tiny Psalm with a Mighty Message

April 27, 2023
Tom Mepham

Discover the power of praise in Psalm 134, a tiny yet mighty Psalm that teaches us to embrace praise in both good times and struggles. Let it inspire you to choose praise and find strength in God's presence.

sleep

July 23, 2020
Tom Mepham

In 1 Kings 3:5-12, God appears to Solomon in a dream and offers him anything he desires. Solomon asks for an understanding mind to govern God's people with discernment. If God were to ask you for your hearts desire, what would it be? Take a moment to reflect on this question and ask for what you truly...

preparing to listen for a fresh word from God

July 23, 2020
Tom Mepham

Read (or listen to) Romans 8:26-39 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. 27 And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit...

The Open Life

July 8, 2020
Tom Mepham

In "The Open Life," Tom Mepham shares his reflections on Jesus' parable about the closed and open life. Through the stories of John the Baptist, Jesus, and Toiroa, Tom invites readers to cultivate an openness to God and new life. He offers a simple prayer practice to embody that openness and invites...

Name, Journey, Vision, Calling

April 16, 2020
Tom Mepham

In this post, Tom Mepham reflects on his own experience of hitting the limits of personal strength and finding freedom in God through discovering his name, journey, vision, and task. May you too find your identity in God, experience healing and growth on your journey, embrace a big vision of the reign...