“Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi - which means the LORD is my banner” (Exodus 17:15). Welcome back dear student, in times of adversity we need God’s wisdom and peace to make good decisions and not fall down under pressure. The LORD sees you in every tough situation dear friend: whether that struggle is with addiction, or family warfare, suffering severe lack, or mental distress - the list of difficulties that people endure is endless because we live in a

“Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus: looking to Him as your example in selfless humility” (Philippians 2:5 Amplified Bible) Welcome back dear student, when a baby is born people try to figure out ‘who does he or she look like?’ Some folks are literally the image of a parent, or they might talk or walk just like them. It can be more than just genes; from spending time with someone we can grow to be like them too – both good and bad! “When God creat

“This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see” (Psalm 119:23 NLT). Welcome back dear student, continuing on our new identity in Christ. The Psalm above depicts victory over the trials of life ending with a proclamation of God’s enduring ‘Chesed’ – ‘His Faithful Love’. The Hebrew Word ‘Chesed’ is an unbreakable Covenant between two parties – a legally binding agreement with an understanding that the stronger one upholds and protects the weaker partner. This is the Love

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Philippians 4:8) Welcome back dear student, last week we saw how understanding our new identity in Christ will break the back of anxiety. Human nature is to daydream. Visualising happiness just falling from the sky and landing in our lap is no

“The Lord is a Shelter for the oppressed, a Refuge in times of trouble” (Psalm 9:9 NLT) Welcome back dear student, last week we saw God instructing us to ask Him for His ancient paths to find rest for our souls. There’s an epidemic of anxiety, depression, and mental health issues. These things are often made worse by people taking comfort in other substances or habits, leading to dependency, and disassociation from reality. Fear is a demonic manifestation from the kingdom of