We are half way through the ultimate top ten list of bible verses that have impacted and spoken the loudest to me. I would love to hear your top ten, tweet me or email CVM. 05. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise […]
In the film The Shawshank Redemption, banker Andy Dufresne is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences at Shawshank State Penitentiary, despite his innocence. The film powerfully portrays the brutal prison life that Andy endures, the persecution he faces from his fellow inmates, and the agonising injustice […]
Let’s try a doxology for this weeks blog and next top ten bible verse. If you are new to the world of doxologies, don’t worry. It’s nothing you will need cream for from the chemist, it’s just a posh word for an awesome section of prayer and praise that we can find in the bible. […]
The gambling industry are extremely adept in enticing men to participate in what they claim is only a bit fun. My personal experience causes my opinion to differ but for one moment cast aside my 40 year experience as a prolific gambler. Let’s look at the evidence: “When the Fun stops STOP” is a well […]
Slight curve ball this week, we are digging around in the Psalms. If you are finding your way around the bible for the first time, the Psalms are a great place to start. Real life stories of individuals and communities learning to live in a relationship with God. The highs, the lows, the battles and […]
A few years ago I came across a Bible proverb that grabbed my attention as it seemed so absurd: “Whoever who hates correction is stupid.” Let’s be honest, none of us like being corrected. We all know that we’re not perfect; but who likes our faults pointed out? Especially when we think we’ve done quite […]
Ok, so were back with another in the ultimate top ten ever made, and this time I am playing it safe with one of the most well known bible verses ever. Or am I? 08. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall […]
Welcome back fellas, let’s do another in our top ten list of my favourite bible verses. Don’t forget, we would love to hear from you and know what you think. 09. Blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a […]
If you have been in connection with CVM for a while or been to any of our events you will know that the top 10 isn’t just something we do, we own it. I’m not sure where or how this started but we love a good top ten at CVM, and when it comes to […]
A few weeks ago, I completed my CVM Grand Challenge. It was a deeply moving weekend in my life, and in the lives of those who accompanied me. I was asked during the final climb, on Snowdon, what had been the most significant aspect of the weekend for me. Surprisingly it was this; over that […]
