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A Christian Lawyer's Practical Motto

Week beginning: 22nd May, 2016 | By Fiona Mahendran | London

"March on, my soul; be strong!"

Judges 5:21 (NIV)

A Christian Lawyer's Practical Motto

Preparation for May's European Cross Current IFES young lawyer and law student programme unearthed the question, "what would speak into their daily challenges of bribery; corruption; Islamic fundamentalism or tha

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  • 2024
      • Truthiness John 1:32-34 (NIVUK)
      • Your Humdrum Spreadsheets Matter to God Mark 6:3 (NIVUK) & Matthew 10:42 (NIVUK)
      • A Further Word for The Weak 2 Corinthians 12:9a (NIV)
      • Word for the Weak Isaiah 53:2-3 (ESV)
      • Our true forever home 2 Corinthians 5:1 (ESV)
      • Where do you take refuge? Psalm 91:2 (NLT)
      • Seeking the welfare of those around us Jeremiah 29:4-7 (ESV)
      • Holidaying like Paul Acts 17:16-17 (NIVUK)
      • How to work well Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)
      • Crowned with the glory and honour that belong to the Lord Psalm 8:1, 3-6 (NKJV)
      • Call the first witnesses Acts 1:8b (NIVUK)
      • Who is the Guardian of our Legal System? Psalm 127:1-2 (KJV)
      • 'How can a modern criminal lawyer believe such a dated message?' 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 (NKJV)
      • Gazing on the beauty of the Lord Psalm 27:4 (NIV)
      • Has stress got you sweating blood? Luke 22:41-44 (NIV)
      • Let's not doubt God's Word Matthew 3:16 - 4:4 (NIVUK)
      • Of counsel Isaiah 11:1-5 (NIV)
      • Welcome break Deuteronomy 5:12-15 (NIVUK)
      • The God who delights to show mercy Micah 7:18-19 (NIV)
      • The divine capacity survey Ephesians 3:17b-19 (NIV)
      • Be a Builder Ezra 7:10 (NIV)
      • How can we find peace? Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
      • Intellectual Pride - a Respectable Sin for Lawyers? Galatians 5:25 - 26 (NKJV)
      • Keeping faith when times are tough Mark 14:72 (NIV)
      • The ultimate rebuke Proverbs 16:20 (NIVUK)
      • The blessing of generosity Acts 20:35 (ESV)
      • No rest for the weary Mark 6.30-31 (NIV)
      • Serve, for Christ's sake 2 Corinthians 4:4-5 (NIV)
      • Who captivates your gaze? Psalm 27:4 (NIV)
      • The Meal that Satisfies John 6:51 (NIV 1984)
      • Witness Bearing Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV)
      • Beauty and the Law Mark 14:6 (NIV)
      • No condemnation Romans 8: 1 (ESV)
      • Hope in the midst of turmoil Psalm 42:11 (ESV)
      • What Song are You Singing? Psalm 81: 1-2a, 10 (NKJV)
      • Legal communication skills John 17: 20-24 (CSB)
  • 2023
      • The Lawyer as an Honest Friend Ephesians 4:15 (NIV)
      • Good news Isaiah 52: 7-8 (ESV)
      • The Season of Preparation and Endings Matthew 2: 1-2 (NIV)
      • MEMO TO SELF: DEADLINE TRAUMAS 2 Timothy 3: 15b-17 (ESVUK)
      • Wait on the Lord Psalm 40: 1-2 (ESV)
      • Soul Food for Overworked Lawyers Psalm 127: 1-2 (NIV)
      • Repeat offenders Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)
      • 'You're not on your own' Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)
      • Advising with wisdom and tact Daniel 2:14-19 (NIV)
      • Putting Pride in its Proper Place John 1:24-28 (NIV)
      • "You are not up to the job" Judges 8.4-7 (NIV)
      • WALKING WITH JESUS Luke 24:13-16, 27, 30-32 (NIV)
      • Justice Just As Promised 2 Peter 3:13 (NIV)
      • Immeasurably More Ephesians 3: 14 - 21 (NIV)
      • Look Back to Fuel the Future Psalm 126:3-4 (NIV)
      • Faith - confidence in what we hope for Romans 12:12 (ESV)
      • Right in your verdict and justified when you judge? Psalm 51:4 (NIV)
      • A cry for justice Habakkuk 1:3b - 5 (NIV)
      • Obedience in the ordinary everyday 2 Kings 5:12-14 (ESV)
      • What are you called to do? Ephesians 4 v 1-3 (ESV)
      • True justice Isaiah 42:1-3a (NIV)
      • To whom are you married? Joshua 23:6-9 (ESV)
      • Witness in the workplace Psalm 51:10, 13 (NIV)
      • The time is now John 4:28-30 (NLT)
      • Call on the Lord for Help Psalm 118: 5-8, 29 (ESV)
      • Distinctive practice: Love in action John 13:3-5, 34-35 (ESV)
      • An attitude of gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT), emphasis added
      • Your life can advance the gospel! Philippians 1:12 (NIV)
      • Lord, give us boldness Acts 4:12-14, 18-20 (NIV)
      • Tending to your field - who has the Lord placed in yours? Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NLT)
      • "They're just so insufferable!" 1 Peter 2:13-15 (NIV 1984)
      • Faith in action Luke 18:1-3, 7-8 (KJV)
      • How do you reflect righteousness? Psalm 97:1-2 (KJV)
      • The promise of blessing Psalm 115:12-13 (NKJV)
      • The changing face of idolatry 1 Thessalonians 1:9b-10, NIVUK
      • Be career-minded! Revelation 2:7, 17, 26, 3: 5, 12, 21 (extracts) (ESV)
      • Haters Gonna Hate John 15 v 18 - 20a (ESV)
      • We will see the King! 1 John 3:2 (NKJV)
      • No Comment Matthew 27: 11 -14 (NIV)
      • Consider your ways! Haggai 1 v 7-9 (NKJV)
      • Are you working hard? 1 Thess 1 v 3 (NIV 1984)
      • Christ's future victory is today's assurance and guide Philippians 2: 5-11 (NKJV)
      • Loss Revelation 21:3-4 (NIV)
      • Temporary vs Eternal Rest Hebrews 4:8-10 (NIV)
      • Is your conscience clean? Hebrews 9:13-14 (NIV)
      • Where is your solitary place? Mark 1:35 (KJV)
      • Mustn't grumble Exodus 16:8 NIV
      • Finding Meaning in Monday Ecclesiastes 2:17, 22, 23 (NIV UK)
      • What is better than an advocate? 1 Samuel 12:25 (NIV UK, emphasis added)
      • The Magi: Men of Mystery: Wise men of Worship Matthew 2 v 1-2, 11 (NIV)
      • Trust with confidence Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
      • New start for a tired lawyer... John 3:2-3 (ESV)
      • Letters which open doors Rev 3:14, 20 (ESV)
  • 2022
      • God of the impossible Isaiah 9:6 & 7; Luke 1:31-35 (NIV)
      • Amazing Grace John 1:16-17 (NIVUK)
      • Rejoice...the Lord is near Philippians 4:4-5 (NIV)
      • Peace, Perspective & Passion Isaiah 6:1-2, 5-8 (NIV)
      • Long term security Luke 12:16-21 (ESV)
      • Personal Consecration 1 Chronicles 29:5 (KJV)
      • Misguided ambition Matthew 20:20-22 & 27:55-56 (ESV)
      • "There's a work (some work) for Jesus none but you can do" Ephesians 2 v 8 - 10 (NIV 1984)
      • The Prodigal Lawyer Luke 15:18-20 (ESV)
      • The Book of the Law Found 2 Kings 22:8a NIV
      • "Don't Panic!" Genesis 16: 1-2, 6-7a (NKJV)
      • Leviticus for Lawyers! Leviticus 20:26, NIV
      • Changing Times and Seasons Daniel 2:19b - 21 (YLT)
      • Get me the best! 1 John 2:1b (NIV)
      • A Vision of a Higher Throne Isaiah 6:1 (ESV)
      • In Christ Alone 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV)
      • Misplaced trust Psalm 20:6b-7 (NIV)
      • Monday morning wake-up call Revelation 3:2-3 (NIV)
      • Time for a Rest? Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
      • Patience Psalm 40:1-3 (ESV)
      • The Everyday Stress Reliever Philippians 4: 6-7 (NIV)
      • Scam in progress: watch out! Daniel 1:8 (NIV)
      • Self - Confidence 2 Corinthians 12: 7b-10 (NIV)
      • Where is our identity? Philippians 3:20 (NIV)
      • Distance Learning John 1:18 (NIVUK)
      • Stand up, speak up! Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)
      • Be a David, not a Don Quixote 1 Samuel 17:45 (NIV)
      • The Voice That Really Matters Hebrews 1:1-3 (NIV)
      • Eyes on the prize! Philippians 3:12-14 (ESV)
      • Yes, you! Genesis 48:13-14 (NIV)
      • This is My Prayer Philippians 1:9-10 (NIV)
      • You can't do that - trust me, I'm a lawyer! John 5:8-11 (NIV)
      • The Bridge of Faith Romans 5:1-2a (NIV); Ephesians 2:18 (NIV); 1 Peter 3:18 (NIV)*
      • A Portrait of Justice Isaiah 11:1-4 (NKJV)
      • Litigator Peacemakers? Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
      • The Rule of Law Deuteronomy 16:18-20 (ESV)
      • Law for God's Glory Leviticus 19:9-15 NIV (1984)
      • The Competence Paradox 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
      • Forgiven to Forgive Matthew 6:12-15 (NKJV)
      • We're on a Mission from God 2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV)
      • Dying for Christ, living for Christ Romans 6:6-12 (NIV)
      • Disagreeing Well Matthew 5:44 (NKJV)
      • I really wanna know "Who are you?" John 1:19-23 (NIV)
      • Oh My, How You've Grown! 2 Corinthians 3:16-19 (NIV 2011)
      • More Fool Me 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 NIV
      • I AM Psalm 90:2 (NIV)
      • Loving lawyers Matthew 22: 37-39 (ESV)
      • Clean hands and a pure heart Psalm 24:3-4a (NIV) and 1 John 1:7 (NIV)
      • What's Your Field? Matthew 13:44 (NIV)
      • A bigger picture Isaiah 42:1-4 (NLT)
      • That's a very good question Matthew 16:13-17 NIV (1984)
      • The Servant Lawyer serving the Servant King Philippians 2:5-11 (NIV)
  • 2021
      • Gleaning wisdom for a Godly workplace Ruth 2:8-12 NIV
      • Marvelling at the Manger Luke 2:11-12 (NIV)
      • 'GET ME A MEDIATOR!' 1 Timothy 2:5-6 ESV (Emphasis added.)
      • Gentle lawyer, meek and mild? Numbers 12:3 (ESV)
      • Counter-cultural expectations Philippians 2:5-7 (ESV)
      • Unfair Advantage Luke 12: 11-12 (NIV)
      • Top Judge Declines to hear Contested Probate Case Luke 12: 13-15 (NIV)
      • Netflix or the gospel? Romans 1:16 (NIV)
      • In chains, but in progress Philippians 1:12-14 (NIV)
      • Right Praying for Justice Daniel 9:12 (KJV)
      • Special Status 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
      • He justified what...? Romans 8:30 (NIV)
      • The Contented Lawyer Philippians 4:10-13 (ESV)
      • The joy of meeting in person Psalm 122:1 (NIV)
      • Prayer is where a lawyer does their best work Philippians 1 v3-6 (ESV)
      • Learning contentment Philippians 4:12b-13 (NIV)
      • ABIDE IN ME John 15: 4-5 (ESV)
      • MY WAY or GOD'S WAY? Extract from 2 Kings 5:15(b) (NIV)
      • Do You Pray About Your Work? Psalm 127:1 (NIV)
      • Rest at the top of the to-do list Hebrews 4:9-10 (ESV)
      • True Riches Revelation 3:17-18 (NIV)
      • Forgive as the Lord forgave you Luke 11:4(a) (NIV)
      • Sing to the Lord a new song Isaiah 42:10 (ESV)
      • New? No! Luke 5:38-39 (ESV)
      • Great Accomplishments? Isaiah 26:12 (NIV)
      • Watch, and be amazed Habakkuk 1:2-5 (NIV)
      • Are you sitting comfortably? Ezra 1:5 ESV
      • Huge problem: even more massive solution James 2: 10-13 (NKJV)
      • Heart of Stone Ezekiel 36: 26-27 (NIV)
      • Who knows your name? 2 Corinthians 8:16-22 (NIV)
      • Tantrums or thankfulness? Jonah 4:10a (NIV 1984)
      • Cherish your discontentment Romans 8:22-23 (NLT)
      • In Times of Crisis 2 Kings 19:14 (NKJV)
      • We owe our thanks and praise to the Lord 1 Chronicles 29: 10-13 (ESV)
      • Future tense? Psalm 116:1-2 (NLT)
      • Reporting for Duty John 21:3a (NKJV)
      • Thine be the glory, risen conquering Son Colossians 2:9-10 (NIV)
      • Dispensing with justice Proverbs 16:11 (NIV)
      • Audience of One Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV 1984)
      • What Sunday school never taught me about the arrest of Jesus! John 18:6 (NIV 2011)
      • Imposter Syndrome of Cosmic Proportions Mark 15:26 (NIV)
      • Star Quality Philippians 2:14-16a (NIV)
      • Responding to our Redemption Deuteronomy 7:8 (NIV 1984)
      • Fearless Faith for Fearless Times Psalm 56:3 (ESV)
      • The principal thing Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV)
      • Instructing the perfect advocate 1 John 2:1-2 (NIV 2011)
      • Meaningful Conversations Nehemiah 8:8 (NIV 2011)
      • Lift up your hearts! Luke 12:35-37 (NIV 2011)
      • Rejoice, really? Romans 5:1-5 (NIV 1984)
      • Thus far the Lord has helped us 1 Samuel 7:12 (NIV UK 2011)
  • 2020
      • Another Year Ends: Every Year Counts Psalm 90:4,10 (NIV 2011)
      • All I want for Christmas is...? Psalm 27: 4 (ESV)
      • Four Words Change Everything! John 1:14 (NIV 2011)
      • The arrival of a notable person or thing John 8:12 (NIV 2011)
      • ARE WE READY? James 5:7-9 (NIV 1984)
      • Even now... John 11:17-23 (NLT)
      • The Assurance of Divine Justice Psalm 7:14-17 (NKJV)
      • Confidence in God's plans Job 42:2 (NIV 1984)
      • Building Spiritual Fitness 1 Timothy 4:8, 10 (NLT)
      • A matter of construction... Matthew 7:24-27 (NIV)
      • Much to do? Only one thing is needed. Luke 10:38-42 (NIV)
      • An audience with One beyond compare Ephesians 3:12 (NIV)
      • Be bold, be strong Psalm 31: 24 (ESV)
      • Waiting for the Lord's Answer Habakkuk 2:1 (KJV)
      • Ask, Seek, Knock, And...! Matthew 7:7 (NKJV)
      • Well Done Matthew 25:21 (NIVUK)
      • Lawyers as children John 1:12 (NIV)
      • Bottled tears Psalm 56:8 & 9 (ESV)
      • What are you waiting for? 1 Thessalonians 1:10 (ESV)
      • The Lord is in this place. Genesis 28:16 (NIV)
      • Freedom for lawyers Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
      • Being the best decision maker Philippians 1:9-11 (NIV)
      • What now? Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV)
      • Do we weep for peace? Luke 19:41-42 (NIV)
      • Rejoice Today 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
      • Scrub it out... Isaiah 1:16-17 (ESV)
      • You do not know what tomorrow will bring James 4:13-15 (ESV)
      • In whose strength? Jeremiah 17:5-8 (ESV)
      • Our all-seeing God Psalm 121:2-5a (NKJV)
      • The Test of Testimony John 1:15 (NIVUK)
      • Surrender your plans to the Lord Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
      • Our Unchanging God Numbers 23:19 (NKJV)
      • Where would you rather be? Psalm 84:10 (NIV)
      • Waiting for freedom Romans 8:19 (NIV)
      • Do not be anxious - the Lord is at hand Philippians 4:5b-7 (ESV)
      • Easter hope in the midst of a pandemic Acts 2:24 (ESV)
      • Be witnesses to the light John 1:6-7 (ESV)
      • Yet I will rejoice Habakkuk 3: 17-18 (NIV)
      • Some Christian perspectives on a pandemic Isaiah 53:3 (NIV)
      • No contract required Matthew 28:5-7a (NIV)
      • Your times are in His hands Psalm 31 v 5, 14-15a (NIV 1984)
      • Suffered under Pontius Pilate Luke 23:22-24 (KJV)
      • Held on trust Luke 16:10 (NIV)
      • Asking and giving 1 Samuel 1:27-28 (ESV)
      • Be still and know Psalm 46:1-2a (NIV)
      • The assessment we've all failed Romans 3:10-15 (ESV)
      • "I do not have time." Hebrews 11:31-32 (NIV)
      • Prayer and Praise Psalm 34:1 (ESV)
  • 2019
      • Advent Luke 12:35-40 (NIV)
      • Transformed Thinking: Transformed lives Philippians 2: 5-8 (ESV)
      • Don't give up - keep going! Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
      • Don't slip, keep your footing Psalm 73 vv 1-3; 17a (NIV)
      • Covenant, Regulation and Reform Jeremiah 31:33 (NIV)
      • Seeking rest? Psalm 116:1 (NIV)
      • Choosing the best Luke 10:38-42 (NKJV)
      • Gospel gardening 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 (NIVUK)
      • A Walk with God Genesis 5:24 (NIV UK)
      • An Unbeatable Invitation John 14:27 (NIV)
      • What do we do when things are falling apart? Psalm 11:3-4 (ESV)
      • Gracious living for Christian lawyers Romans 6:12-14 (ESV)
      • Abiding in Christ John 15:4 (KJV)
      • Forfeiture for non-payment of rent Luke 20:9b-13 (NIV)
      • For whose name's sake? Psalm 23:3 (NKJV)
      • Never quite fitting in Philippians 3:8-21 (NIVUK)
      • The hazard of haughtiness 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (NIV)
      • A lion stalking the office 1 Peter 5:8-10 (ESV)
      • Too late! 2 Corinthians 6:2 (NKJV)
      • Dwell with me John 1:14 (NIVUK)
      • Good witnesses in difficult times Psalm 69:6b (NKJV), Philippians 1:27 (NKJV)
      • Are you prepared to take a stand? Daniel 1:11-16 (NIV)
      • Go in the strength you have Judges 6:14 (NIV)
      • Everything will be alright? Psalm 91:14-16 (NIVUK)
      • Knowledge and good judgment come from God and his Word Psalm 119:65-66 (NIV)
      • Compassion for our colleagues Jonah 4:1-2 (ESV)
      • Integrated workers Extracted from Proverbs 31 (NIV)
      • Where do you see yourself in five years' time? Jeremiah 9:23-24 (ESVUK)
      • Can't you see this needs to be done? ... Now! Luke 10:39-42 (NIV)
      • Don't rely on yourself Mark 8:23-25 (ESV)
      • A Refreshed Soul Psalm 23:1-3 (NIV)
      • Thinking about power Matthew 6:13 (KJV)
      • Silent witness. John 19:35, 21:24, 19:38 (ESV)
      • Jesus' sacrificial atonement - the permanent solution Romans 5:8-10 (ESV)
      • Captivated Witnesses to Jesus' Love John 19:26-27 (ESV)
      • A world of opportunity Mark 16:15 (CEV)
      • Pray and press on Nehemiah 4:8-10 (NIV)
      • His way or yours? Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
      • Tempted to give up? Galatians 6: 9-10 (NIV)
      • No fear. Only faith. Luke 8:48, 50b (NKJV)
      • Keep it simple! Mark 10:15 (NIV)
      • Standing firm 1 Kings 21:2-3 (NKJV)
      • All a bit much? Psalm 3:1-2, 5 (NIV)
      • Wisdom from within the whale Jonah 2:8-9 (NIV)
      • Father, take this cup from me? Acts 4:18-20 (NIV, 1984)
      • An Easy Yoke Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
      • Getting the answer right Luke 10:25-37 (NRSVA)
  • 2018
      • A Christmas message from a litigator 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NIV)
      • Expect the unexpected... Luke 2:8-11 (NIV)
      • Speaking up for others Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)
      • Working for God's purposes Psalm 140:12 (NIV)
      • The Ultimate Peacemaker Psalm 46:9 (KJV)
      • Two Kinds of Wisdom James 3:13-18 (NIV)
      • How's your hearing? Matthew 17:5 (NIV)
      • The secret to saying 'No' Titus 2:11-13 (NIV)
      • Ruling as Children. 2 Samuel 7:13-14 (NKJV)
      • Revelation. Matthew 16:15- 17 (NIV)
      • The promise of paradise Luke 23:42-43 (ESV)
      • Steadfast in the storms Psalm 112:7 (NKJV)
      • Received rather than rejected. John 1:11-13 (NIV)
      • A completely different way Matthew 5:48 (NKJV)
      • God's Kindness 1 Samuel 20:14-15 (NKJV)
      • Getting our priorities right Matthew 6:24 (ESV)
      • What is your engine running on? Colossians 1:27-29 (ESV)
      • Prompted by love 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 (NIV)
      • Are you a happy lawyer? Psalm 16:11 (ESV)
      • Dividing lines Luke 4:3-4 (NIV 2011)
      • Are you abiding? John 15:4 (KJV)
      • Happy talk... Psalm 19:1-3 (ESV)
      • Should your practice increase or decrease? John 3:30 (ESV)
      • On which grounds do we compete? Romans 12:10 (ESV)
      • The urgency of praying for colleagues. John 16:8 (NIV, 1984)
      • A lawyer and an honest man Proverbs 30 v 7-9 (NIV)
      • DON'T PANIC! Matthew 14:27 (NIV 2011)
      • Are you GDPT ready? Psalm 18:31-32 (NIV)
      • Abound in love! Philippians 1:9-11 (NIV)
      • Don't take grace for granted! Deuteronomy 28:45-53 (NKJV)
      • The Foundation of True Security Isaiah 16:5 (NKJV)
      • Don't give up! Hebrews 12:1-3 (ESV UK)
      • May counsel receive counsel. Psalm 32:7-9 (NIV)
      • What's it worth? Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV)
      • St Patrick - the Patron Saint of Ireland & Grand Slams Psalm 5:12 (NIV)
      • Take courage! John 2:19-21 (KJV)
      • How to waive a right of pre-emption over land Ruth 4:5-8 (NIV)
      • Rest up! Genesis 2:1-3 (NIV)
      • Be who you already are Colossians 3:1-4 (ESV)
      • Running with horses or struggling at the back of the pack? Jeremiah 12:1-3 & 5 (ESV)
      • The Lion Will Roar Amos 1:2a (NIV)
      • Let Justice Roll Amos 5:24 (NIV)
      • The Serpent Crusher Genesis 3: 15 (NIV)
      • Seeking contentment in work James 4:2-3 (ESV)
      • The battle is not yours, but God's 2 Chronicles 20:12 (NKJV)
      • Rejoice in the Lord Philippians 4:4-7 (ESV)
      • Got everything...? 2 Peter 1:3 (NIV 2010)
      • PRESS ON! Philippians 3:13-14 (ESV)
  • 2017
      • There are no shortcuts to the top of the palm tree. Isaiah 65:22b-23 (NIV)
      • Glory to the newborn King Luke 2:6-7 (NIV)
      • Lessons in carol service failure. 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV 1984)
      • Wilderness Years. 2 Samuel 5:4 (NIV 2011)
      • Treasure found in our weaknesses. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
      • Rolling down rather than limping on. Amos 5:24 (NRSV)
      • A Question of Sovereignty Proverbs 21:1 (KJV)
      • Everything has its time Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (CEV)
      • Something better than the law Romans 8:3-4 (ESV UK)
      • Serious Fishing 1 Corinthians 9:16 (NKJV)
      • God is still on the throne Psalm 46:1-3 (NIV)
      • PAY ATTENTION! Psalm 139:2, 17 (NIV)
      • Burnout or resilience? Mark 6:31 (NIV)
      • Sugar-coating the merits Matthew 5:33-37 (NIV)
      • When you suffer false accusations what do you do? Psalm 7:1-11 (NIV 1984)
      • The goodness of God's law Isaiah 5: 20-25 (NKJV)
      • A joyful lawyer Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NIV)
      • Out of the Office? Exodus 20:1, 8-11, NIVUK
      • Recognition John 1:9-10 (NIVUK)
      • How can a loving God allow a beautiful child to suffer? Matthew 22:35 (KJV)
      • Manual Work 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (NIV)
      • Which table to automatically look for at the professional dinner? Luke 14:11 (ESV)
      • Entrusted with the message of reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5: 18- 21 (ESV)
      • The rareness of joy 1 Peter 1:8-9 (NIV 2011)
      • Remember you are God's precious possession 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV - 1984)
      • What are you totally devoted to? Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
      • Hope in unsettled times Lamentations 3:21-22 (NIV)
      • TRUST IN THE LORD Proverbs 3: 5-7 (ESV)
      • To judge or not to judge? Romans 14:4 (NKJV)
      • What can we do that will truly last? Psalm 90: 2-3, 16-17 (NIV 2011)
      • Do I or my work matter this week? Psalm 8:3-4 (ESV)
      • The tragedy of slavish obedience and the alternative Luke 15:28-30 (NIV 2011)
      • Loving others via tracked changes and precedents Mark 12:31a (NIV)
      • Burdened or uplifted? Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
      • Promises. Turned to dust or delivered? Hebrews 6:13-15 (NIVUK)
      • Rest and Recuperation Ezra 8:32 (NIV)
      • How to Plan Ahead James 4:13-15 (ESV)
      • The Lord has need of you! Matthew 21:1-4 (NKJV)
      • Need a trim? John 15 v2 (CEV)
      • How can wheat and weeds grow together? Matthew 13:24-26 (NIV UK)
      • Plead 'Guilty' and be acquitted! 1 Peter 2:24 (ESV); Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)
      • Who are you going to call? Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)
      • The Great Commission Matthew 5 vv 14-16 (NIV)
      • What is written first at the top of your to do list? Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (NLT, 2007)
      • What strikes you the most as you read this? Galatians 6:7-10 (NIV)
      • Why our service is never futile Malachi 3 v 13-18 (NIV, 1984)
      • Keeping the main thing, the main thing Hebrews 10:23-25; 39 (NIV)
      • Love for Lawyers 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)
      • Witness Evidence John 1:6-8 (NIVUK)
      • Guilty or not guilty - the highest legal drama Romans 4:6 (KJV)
      • Looking forward to 2017 Jeremiah 45:5a (RSV)
  • 2016
      • The centre-peace this Christmas Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)
      • Christmas is for the children Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV)
      • Practical fellowship Colossians 4:2-6 (NIV)
      • True citizenship Philippians 3:18-21 (NIV 2011)
      • Prayerful courage Numbers 27 v 5-8, 11b (ESV)
      • The gift of time Ecclesiastes 11:6 (NIV)
      • Applying the Golden Rule Matthew 7:12-14 (ESV)
      • The Eternal Word Isaiah 40 v 8 (NKJV)
      • No compromise Joshua 7 v 11-12 (NIV 2010)
      • What are you trusting in this morning? Psalm 20 v 7 (ESV, 2011)
      • Asking God for "one thing" Psalm 27 v 4 (ESV, 2001)
      • The bubble Galatians 2:10 (NIV)
      • Do you consider yourself beautiful? Isaiah 52:7 (ESV)
      • How would you describe yourself in five words? Philippians 2:25 (NIV)
      • Get off the phone, and from behind your desk and look outside... Psalm 46:10 (NIVUK)
      • The Hardest Word? Psalm 51:17 (ESV)
      • An exceedingly abundantly powerful God Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV)
      • Testing the quality of what we do Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV UK)
      • Proverbs 19:21 (N.I.V.) and Proverbs 19:21 (C.E.V.)
      • James 2:10-12 (NJKV)
      • Keeping cool as others vent Proverbs 29:11 (NIV)
      • Remember, remember John 15:12-13 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 11:23b-24 (ESV)
      • A simple truth with no "ifs" or "buts"! James 1:19-20 (NIV)
      • When lawyers desire to justify themselves Job 32:2 (NKJV)
      • Praying for justice in Kenya Psalm 10:12-18 (NIV)
      • I'm not like them, am I? Luke 18:11 (NIV 1984)
      • He holds the future Ephesians 1:9-10 (NIV)
      • Luke 10:29 (NIV)
      • Enlightening the load John 1:4-5 (NIV)
      • Bringing peace to our neighbour Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
      • "Walls and peace": the real story of international reconciliation Ephesians 2:14-15 (ESV)
      • A Christian Lawyer's Practical Motto Judges 5:21 (NIV)
      • Breach of fiduciary duty Luke 16: 9-12 (NIV)
      • What is heard through the everyday noise? Luke 4:18-19 (ESV)
      • What is your future aspiration? 1 Corinthians 9:25 (NIV)
      • Ephesians 4:1-6 (ESV)
      • Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
      • Luke 23:32, 39-43 (ESV)
      • Luke 17:10 (NKJV)
      • Psalm 49:5-9 (NIV 2010)
      • Colossians 2:13-15 (ESV)
      • John 18:37 (NIV, 1984)
      • Genesis 7:4a, Exodus 24:18b, Numbers 13:25, Mark 1:13a (all NIV)
      • 1 Kings 19:19 ...21b (ESV)
      • Psalm 61:1-2 (KJV)
      • Matthew 5:13 (C.E.V. and The Message)
      • Genesis 1:1, Revelation 22:21 (NIV 1984)
      • 1 Peter 3:18 & 1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV)
      • Colossians 4:6 (NIV, Revised 2011)
      • Luke 2:28-32 (NIV)
      • 1 Peter 3:13-15a (ESV)
      • John 1:1-3 (NIVUK)
  • 2015
      • 1 Timothy 3:1-5 (NIV)
      • Wait - you mean the law teaches us more than just the rules? Extracts from Numbers 35 (NIV, 1984 edition)
      • Is God on your side? Joshua 5:13-15 (NIV)
      • Psalm 19:12-14 (ESV)
      • Isaiah 8:20 (KJV)
      • Jeremiah 32:8-15 (NIV)
      • An incredible burden lifted Isaiah 46:3-4 (NIV, 1994 edition)
      • 2 Cor 10:12, 17-18 (NIV 2011)
      • Outspoken fools? Perhaps... Philippians 1:14 (NIV 1984)
      • Handling money God's way Ephesians 4:28 (NIV)
      • Even the seemingly unimportant matters 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV)
      • Joshua 1:9 (NIV 1984)
      • Counter-cultural humility Romans 12:3 (ESV)
      • Matthew 13:44 (NIV 2011)
      • Appearance versus Reality 1 Samuel 16:6-7 (ESV)
      • Calling all peacemakers! Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
      • 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 (NIV, 1984)
      • Isaiah 28:16 (NKJV) & 1 Peter 2:7 (part)
      • Romans 13:9-10 (NIV)
      • Whose power do you trust? Isaiah 31:1 (CEV)
      • Luke 15:10 (NKJV)
      • Genesis 5:1-3 (ESV)
      • Acts 4:18-20 (ESV)
      • Are you dressed properly? Matthew 6:27-29 (ESV)
      • Revelation 3:1-2a (NIV)
      • Mark 2:3-12a (NIV)
      • Rash decisions made in haste Luke 22:51 (NIVUK)
      • Luke 13:4-5. (NIVUK)
      • Isaiah 50:4 (KJV)
      • "TMI" and getting to the truth Romans 8:14 KJV and John 16:13 NKJV
      • 2 Corinthians 13:14 (1984 NIV)
      • 1 Samuel 17 v 45-47 (NIV)
      • Exodus 9:16 (NIV 2011)
      • Nothing false John 7:18 (NIV)
      • 1 Peter 2:17 (NIV)
      • Right to say 'No' Acts 5:29-32 (NIV)
      • 1 Samuel 25:32-33 (NIV)
      • Psalm 116:7 (NLT)
      • Romans 1:16-17 (NIV)
      • Matthew 5:43-45(a) (NIV)
      • 2 Corinthians 1:18-20a (NIV)
      • (Amos 5:24, NIV)
      • John 14:6a (NIV, 1984)
      • Romans 5:8 (NKJV)
      • Esther 4:14, ESV
      • Jeremiah 6:16 (N.I.V.)
      • Hebrews 4:9 (NKJV)
      • Philippians 1 v 12-13 (ESV)
      • Lamentations 5:21-22 (NIV)
      • Philippians 2 v 3-7 ( NIV)
      • Ecclesiastes 3:22a (NIV)
      • Ephesians 4:15 (NIV)
  • 2014
      • Matthew 5: 16 (NIV)
      • Malachi 4 v 2 (NIV, 1984)
      • Luke 1:13-17, NIV (1984)
      • Matthew 18 v 20. (KJV)
      • 1 John 5:4 (NKJV)
      • Romans 8:29 NIV 2011
      • Judges 8:23 NKJV, Philippians 2:9-10a NKJV
      • Mark 10:18 (NIV 1984)
      • 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 and 12 (NIV 2011)
      • Numbers 14:30 (NIV)
      • John 14:27. John 14:27. (ESV)
      • Psalm 46:10 (AMP)
      • Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
      • Psalm 27 v 1 (ESV)
      • Colossians 3:17 (NIV, 1984)
      • Proverbs 10:9 (NIV 1984) and Proverbs 20:14 (NIV 1984)
      • Psalm 102:25-27 (NIV)
      • John 16:13a (NIV UK)
      • Psalm 121:1-2, NIV
      • James 2:1-4 (NIV 1984)
      • John 13 v36-38, ESV
      • Psalm 103:2 (NIV)
      • Micah 6:8 (NKJV)
      • Deuteronomy 24:14-15, (NIV) James 5:4 (NIV)
      • Psalm 121:1-2, 7 (NIV)
      • Micah 4:5 (C.E.V.)
      • Proverbs 19:11 (ESV)
      • Psalm 20:6-8 (KJV)
      • Eph 4:32 (KJV)
      • Matthew 3:17b (NKJV) Matthew 6:10 (NKJV)
      • 2 Samuel 5:2-3* and (Luke 19:14)*
      • Romans 13 vv1-7 (NIV, 1984)
      • Psalm 39: 4-7 (NLT)
      • Matthew 6 v 12 (ESV)
      • John 21:17 (ESV)
      • Romans 3:25-26 NIV (1984)
      • 1 Peter 2:22-24
      • John 19:29; 36. (ESV)
      • Psalm 119: 162 (ESV)
      • 1 Cor 6: 1-2a (NIV, 1984)
      • Proverbs 9:10, NIV
      • Ezekiel 1:28b and 2:7 (NIV)
      • Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)
      • Proverbs 15:2
      • Ecclesiastes 10:4 (Paraphrase - Contemporary English Version - see below for NIV)
      • Exodus 33:13a (NIV)
      • Exodus 34:5-7 (ESV)
      • Philippians 3:20 (NASB)
      • Isaiah 55:1 (NIV)
      • Psalm 131 v 1 (NIV,1984)
  • 2013
      • (Philippians 3:13b-14)*
      • (Isaiah 9:6 NIV)
      • Colossians 3:22 (NIV, 1984)
      • James 5:7-9 (NIV)
      • Daniel 5:23 (NIV 2011)
      • 1 Peter 5:2-5 (NIV)
      • 1 Samuel 10:25 (ESV)
      • Jeremiah 29:7 (NIV)
      • Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
      • Psalm 73v25-26 (ESV)
      • 1 Kings 17:22-24 (KJV)
      • Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV)
      • Romans 8:32 (NKJV)
      • Jeremiah 45:5 (NIV)
      • Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV)
      • I Kings 6:1 (NIV)
      • Matthew 12 :37 (ESV)
      • Luke 10 v 41-42 (CSV)
      • Psalm 31:6b-7 (NIV)
      • Luke 23:18, 21 (NIV, 1984) and Ephesians 3:17b-18 (NIV, 1984)
      • Deuteronomy 32:3-4 (NKJV)
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