It’s a long way to Central Station. A muggy and breezy morning but a nice ride along Culgoora Road. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter

It’s a long way to Central Station. A muggy and breezy morning but a nice ride along Culgoora Road. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter

Nice ride along Jacks Creek and Gun Club Roads this morning despite the wind. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter

Fasting develops spiritual maturity. It empowers us to be victorious and confront spiritual wickedness on every level. John Ramirez

Scripture
With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation.
Observation
This chapter is a song about salvation.
I will praise you God because you have lifted your anger from me and replaced it was comfort. We can trust the God who saves us and not be afraid.
With joy we drink deeply from the fountain of salvation. The Lord has done wonderful things. Great is the Holy One of Israel.
Application
One of the most observable features of Christians is their joy. When I move between christian and non-christian environments, this move from joy to fear/anxiety /depression often strikes me.
My wife comes from a big extended family, many of whom are Christians. Whenever they get together, it is like a happy reunion of old friends. Even at funerals, the joy and laughter are evident.
How can we drink deeply from the fountain of salvation?
I think the key is that we maintain the spirit of thanksgiving, the attitude of gratitude.
I regularly thank the Father for adopting me into His family and Jesus for paying the price of my salvation. I praise the Holy Spirit who is the deposit or seal of my salvation.
Read the scriptures daily and immerse yourself in the spiritual realities that lie behind the veil of the physical realm. We are in a spiritual battle, but God has the victory!
Keep coming back to the Lord. He is The fountain of salvation and the source of all joy.
Prayer
Hallelujah! What a saviour! Thank you Lord for saving me and keeping me safe in the palm of your hand. Amen.
Lot of smoke in the air from the bushfires but a good ride to the end of Haire Drive #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter

Every infirmity in your body—whether cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, or multiple sclerosis—has a name. Each ailment is from the devil’s arsenal, and each one has a target. But you have the faith, power, anointing, and fire of the Holy Spirit to make all of them shrivel up and die, in the name and blood of Jesus. John Ramirez

Great to see farm dams full, despite dire warnings about the impending drought. It was a bit breezy this morning, but I needed to get out on the bike. Despite the wind, it was a good ride along Yarrie Lake Rd. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter

The sermon for December 10th 2023 is now available on the New Life web site.
In this sermon, which is based on Mark 1:1-8, I talk about “Someone Greater”
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The sermon for December 3rd 2023 is now available on the New Life web site.
In this sermon, which is based on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, I talk about “Gifts and Advent.”
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Instead of acting on your emotions or carnal mindsets, maintain holiness and right standing in Christ. Let them show up in your lifestyle. Being strong in the Lord means surrendering yourself completely to Christ. John Ramirez
