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The Rich Man and Lazarus – Pt. 2 – Andy Brown

There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.22 “The time came…
— Read on andy-brown.org/2020/09/04/the-rich-man-and-lazarus-pt-2/

Getting Things Done with God

The church where our little congregation meets was built in 1935. Now, to my friends in the UK, where there are churches and castles centuries old, …

Getting Things Done with God

The Rich Man and Lazarus – Pt. 1 – Andy Brown

There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.22 “The time came…
— Read on andy-brown.org/2020/09/03/the-rich-man-and-lazarus-pt-1/

1,000 posts. We’re only just beginning!

I wanted to share this great success from a fellow UK Christian blogger, and another Andy B!

The Berry bunch are doing great things for the Lord, and offer a huge variety of media to encourage and uplift you. If you do not currently follow them, I strongly encourage you to check them out!

Well done to Andy and family for this first 1000 posts!

This is your 1,000th post from the BerryBunch. And, well, we thought we should mark this in some way, so here we are!

1,000 posts. We’re only just beginning!

This Sunday at Church: Pray for those who are doing more work at church while others are gone during the Summer

For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for those who are doing more work at church while others are gone during the Summer.   Summer is often a…

This Sunday at Church: Pray for those who are doing more work at church while others are gone during the Summer

I Can Only Imagine – Devotional Treasures

The Bridge of Triumph Chuck Pinson Greetings brethren on this Lord’s Day! Today I am excited to introduce our guest writer, Andy Brown whose blog I would recommend highly. Andy who lives in Essex, England is a father of four lovely girls. He has been faithfully following Jesus for twenty-plus years, and has been a…
— Read on devotionaltreasure.wordpress.com/2021/05/16/i-can-only-imagine/

Humble Pie (PoW#21) – Andy Brown

Pearl of Wisdom #21 Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, rather it is thinking of yourself less. Humility isn’t exactly something we celebrate much in our culture. When we look to celebrities, we offer see arrogance, selfishness and pride. Many of us misunderstand what true humility is. We believe that a humble person is someone…
— Read on andy-brown.org/2018/10/22/humble-pie-pow21/

He “Wheel” Never Let You Down #TestimonyTuesday

It has been a while since my last Testimony Tuesday post and this fairly minor event came immediately to mind when I sat down to write. Sometimes only in hindsight do we see the Lord’s hand.

I cannot remember exactly when this was, but certainly sometime in the last dozen years! I was at work, and my phone rang so naturally I answered. It was my wife. She had gone out for the day and when returning to the car, had found the tyre completely flat. Neither my wife or I are particularly mechanical, so even if I had been with her, I probably wouldn’t have been much help!

“What are you going to do?” I asked, trying to recall if I had sorted out a car recovery service or not.

“I’m going to try and change it,” she said.

“Have you ever changed a tyre?” I asked, adding it to the list of things I didn’t know about my wife but perhaps should have.

“No, but I don’t have much choice. My only worry is being strong enough to undo the wheel nuts.”

I would like to tell you that I prayed then and there, but I did not for two reasons. Firstly, I was stood in the middle of my quite busy office and generally prayer is frowned upon.

Secondly, and perhaps more pertinently, I heard another voice on the phone.

“Do you need any help love?” it was a man’s voice I did not recognise. “Yes please!” I heard my wife reply. I thought it best not to point out that in normal circumstances she would be somewhat irritated by being called “love,” by a stranger.

And right then and there, he picked up the tools and swapped out the defective tyre for the spare. To this day, I don’t know his name or where he came from. He just showed up in my wife’s hour of need and helped her out.

Looking back, I realise that God was watching over us. I am not suggesting this man was some kind of angelic being specialising in auto-mechanics, but a kind passer-by who just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

I am reminded that as much as I like to think I am in control, and am the one to protect my wife and family, that is not always the case. I cannot be ever-present with them, but God can.

for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!”

Hebrews 13:5b (AMP(

He will never leave us without support. Thanks be to our God who ever watches over us!

Fishers of Men

I used to go fishing with my dad as a boy, but it has been many years since I last tried my hand at catching the aquatic kind! Hopefully not so long since I tried to be a fisher of men.

I enjoyed this post from last week, so I thought I would share it with you this morning.

When fishing, we cast our lines into the water. We may try different techniques and experience can help us improve our catching rate. but we have little control about which fish actually take the bait.

Likewise, in evangelism, some techniques are more effective than others, and yet it is not us who brings the person to salvation. Only the guidance and conviction of the holy spirit can bring a person to saving faith.

I hope you enjoy the post, and it gives you pause for thought. God bless

Earlier this week, my husband and I went fishing. As we were enjoying our time on the lake, and catching a few fish, I was reminded of the old song I…

Fishers of Men

Mini Milestone

This day is not only my 41st birthday, but I’ve just realised that I have surpassed more views in 2022 than I had in 2021, and it’s only June!

Given my rather erratic posting habits, this is something of A miracle!

I wanted to take a very brief moment to thank every single one of my readers and followers, as it is truly humbling that you would take the time to digest my words.

It may not be a particularly significant milestone, like a 41st birthday, but I think it is so important to pause and thank God (and all of you) for these little moments.

On this Sunday in June, perhaps like any other Sunday, what can you pause to give thanks for today?

God is indeed good, all of the time! And here’s to the rest of 2022! May you be outrageously blessed!

Skip Church #SundaySuggestion

Skip church? Is he serious?

Before you unfollow me, I am not advocating you deprioritise church or stop going altogether. Being part of a church family, and making it a priority, is something we all must strive for. In days gone by, it would be unthinkable to miss a Sunday service, yet these days a committed member might make three Sundays a month.

So what is the point of my Sunday Suggestion for today? I will explain by telling you about my day today.

This morning I will be taking care of someone who is not too well in order that their spouse can go to church. They are unwell to the point where they cannot easily be left, so their spouse is rarely able to meet with other believers in church. Church is certainly my priority, but today I have the chance to help someone else get to church instead.

Now if I were to do this all of the time, missing church frequently, then that would not be healthy. Between us though, I am sure we can find ways of supporting each other and ensuring believers get the encouragement of fellowship.

I once heard a story of a group of women who felt compelled to get together twice a week to pray. That is, all except one member of the group. Instead of praying, she felt led to take care of the others’ children so that they could pray. While not praying with them herself, she certainly enabled them to do it.

In a similar way, are you able to enable others to take part? Whether it be a Sunday service, home group or other church event, is it possible for you to step in and give a hand? That might be by taking care of someone, or offering a lift, or missing out on a hobby you had been planning. Whatever it is, do think about whether you can be an “enabler” and help someone else benefit from a time of fellowship.

Skip church? Absolutely not – unless you are paving the way for someone else!

Have a great Sunday!

S04E087, Accepting things is a good thing! Andy B 2 Minute Video

Some wise advice from Andy here. How well do you accept praise?

When people say well done, do you try and deflect that compliment? I know this is something I’ve always struggled

S04E087, Accepting things is a good thing! Andy B 2 Minute Video