--- title: Blog - YWAM Oxford New Zealand | Bible description: Bible | Journey along with us as we adventure, travel, bring freedom and healing, and make an impact in the world. We invite you to read some of the stories and testimonies of what God is doing through our base, YWAM Oxford. We hope you can also find some helpful direction and guidance through our blog. --- **** [![ywam-oxford-logo-wide-white-1](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ywam-oxford-logo-wide-white-1.png?width=600&height=214&name=ywam-oxford-logo-wide-white-1.png) ![ywam-oxford-logo-wide-color-dark-1](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ywam-oxford-logo-wide-color-dark-1.png?width=600&height=214&name=ywam-oxford-logo-wide-color-dark-1.png) ](https://www.ywamoxford.org) [![Apply](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4885590/8c91b457-0e75-4379-b39a-91448a02b269.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4885590/8c91b457-0e75-4379-b39a-91448a02b269) ###### 2 min read ## [The Art of Creation](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/art-of-creation) By [Alisha Tripp](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/author/alisha-tripp) on March 5, 2022 9:15:00 AM NZDT [![](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/hubfs/IMG_8473-2.jpg) ](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/art-of-creation)   ###### Topics: [Bible](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/bible) [God](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/god) [Personal Growth](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Faith](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/faith) [Truth](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/truth) ###### 2 min read ## [The Living Bible](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/the-living-bible) By [Emmalea Lubben](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/author/emmalea-lubben) on December 7, 2021 9:00:00 AM NZDT [![](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/hubfs/IMG_1375.jpg) ](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/the-living-bible)   ###### Topics: [Bible](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/bible) [God](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/god) [Personal Growth](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Faith](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/faith) [Truth](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/truth) ###### 2 min read ## [Soured Manna](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/soured-manna) By [Lindsey Brown](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/author/lindsey-brown) on October 7, 2021 2:21:06 PM NZDT [![](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/hubfs/untitled-40.jpg) ](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/soured-manna) In desperation you cry out to the Lord for provision. He shows up, and suddenly manna from Heaven practically falls into your lap. The job, the money, the friendship, the opportunity-God has given you exactly what you needed in exactly the right moment. But what happens when the manna starts to sour? ###### Topics: [Bible](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/bible) [Devotional](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/devotional) [Personal Growth](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/personal-growth) ###### 6 min read ## [What's my Purpose?: Finding Meaning in Your Moment](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/whats-my-purpose) By [Lindsey Brown](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/author/lindsey-brown) on April 22, 2021 8:26:05 AM NZST [![](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/hubfs/untitled-9.jpg) ](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/whats-my-purpose)   ###### Topics: [Bible](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/bible) [God](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/god) [Personal Growth](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/personal-growth) ###### 4 min read ## [Tips for Reading the Bible Daily](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/tips-for-reading-the-bible-daily) By [Rebecca Estenson](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/author/rebecca-estenson) on February 12, 2021 2:59:47 PM NZDT [![](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/hubfs/IMG_8763.jpg) ](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/tips-for-reading-the-bible-daily)   ###### Topics: [Bible](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/bible) [Devotional](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/devotional) [God](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/god) [Personal Growth](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/personal-growth) [Faith](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/faith) ###### 6 min read ## [14 Bible Verses to Help Overcome Fear](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/14-bible-verses-to-help-overcome-fear) By [MiCaela Grzelak](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/author/micaela-grzelak) on June 30, 2020 4:30:00 PM NZST [![](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/hubfs/P1060311-2.jpg) ](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/14-bible-verses-to-help-overcome-fear) The Word of God is a way to encourage our spirit with the truths that God washes over us. We can look to these verses to remember who God is and the identity that He calls us into — to be bold and courageous in times of when we may feel fearful. ###### Topics: [Bible](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/bible) [Devotional](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/devotional) [Personal Growth](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/personal-growth) ###### 3 min read ## [The Insanity of God - Bible Devotional](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/the-insanity-of-god-bible-devotional) By [Alec Kemper](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/author/alec-kemper) on April 22, 2020 8:00:00 AM NZST [![](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/hubfs/francisco-moreno-wuo8KnyCm4I-unsplash.jpg) ](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/the-insanity-of-god-bible-devotional) **Revelation 15:2-4 (ESV)** ***2*** And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands. ***3*** And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds,     O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways,     O King of the nations! ***4*** Who will not fear, O Lord,     and glorify your name? For you alone are holy.     All nations will come     and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” ###### Topics: [Bible](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/bible) [Devotional](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/devotional) [God](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/god) [Personal Growth](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/topic/personal-growth) [All posts](https://blog.ywamoxford.org/blog/all) ##### Missions Training Missions Training ##### About About ##### More More ##### Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm NZDT   ##### Phone Number [+64-3-312-4951](tel:+64-3-312-4951) ##### Want to Learn More? 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