Barony St John's Church, Ardrossan

For "All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever." And this word is the good news that was preached to you.

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

 YES THIS IS BALAAM, NO I WON'T ACCEPT A COLLECT CALL FROM 'DONKEY'

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Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness," and again, "The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile."

 HE THOUGHT THIS APPROACH WOULD LEND MORE AUTHORITY TO HIS SERMONS, BUT IT ONLY RESULTED IN SPRAINED NECKS

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This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.