Paul Downie
@pauldownie.bsky.social
Scottish Christian. Former missionary. Follow me for Biblical blogging on https://downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadisfound.
No, I am not a Christian Nationalist.
No, I am not a Christian Nationalist.
This week's posts have not been an easy read, but they are absolutely essential for every Christian.
We cannot allow ourselves to be captivated by bitterness or lust.
Not if we want to live like Jesus.
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We cannot allow ourselves to be captivated by bitterness or lust.
Not if we want to live like Jesus.
Read more below 👇
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January 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This week's posts have not been an easy read, but they are absolutely essential for every Christian.
We cannot allow ourselves to be captivated by bitterness or lust.
Not if we want to live like Jesus.
Read more below 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
We cannot allow ourselves to be captivated by bitterness or lust.
Not if we want to live like Jesus.
Read more below 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
There is no such thing as safe sex outside of marriage.
Of all Bible characters, perhaps David is not the person you'd have thought would be a prime example of this.
Read more about his sorry tale and the damage it caused 👇
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Of all Bible characters, perhaps David is not the person you'd have thought would be a prime example of this.
Read more about his sorry tale and the damage it caused 👇
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January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
There is no such thing as safe sex outside of marriage.
Of all Bible characters, perhaps David is not the person you'd have thought would be a prime example of this.
Read more about his sorry tale and the damage it caused 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Of all Bible characters, perhaps David is not the person you'd have thought would be a prime example of this.
Read more about his sorry tale and the damage it caused 👇
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David had it all, but one sinful moment caused harm to his family and his kingdom.
Read the shocking 😱 tale of how a man after God’s heart almost lost everything after one night of illicit passion 👇
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Read the shocking 😱 tale of how a man after God’s heart almost lost everything after one night of illicit passion 👇
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January 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
David had it all, but one sinful moment caused harm to his family and his kingdom.
Read the shocking 😱 tale of how a man after God’s heart almost lost everything after one night of illicit passion 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Read the shocking 😱 tale of how a man after God’s heart almost lost everything after one night of illicit passion 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Today's post is a powerful warning ⚠️ that every modern Christian should read
The shocking story of David and Bathsheba shows us how covetousness and lust can entrap even a man after God’s heart, and cause incredible damage to those around him.
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The shocking story of David and Bathsheba shows us how covetousness and lust can entrap even a man after God’s heart, and cause incredible damage to those around him.
Read more 👇
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January 21, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Today's post is a powerful warning ⚠️ that every modern Christian should read
The shocking story of David and Bathsheba shows us how covetousness and lust can entrap even a man after God’s heart, and cause incredible damage to those around him.
Read more 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
The shocking story of David and Bathsheba shows us how covetousness and lust can entrap even a man after God’s heart, and cause incredible damage to those around him.
Read more 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Life isn't a ladder where someone passing you means you're failing. 🪜
Saul’s paranoia turned his life into a "fools game" of shattered relationships and self-destruction. But there is a better way—the way of the Spirit.
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Saul’s paranoia turned his life into a "fools game" of shattered relationships and self-destruction. But there is a better way—the way of the Spirit.
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Life isn't a ladder where someone passing you means you're failing. 🪜
Saul’s paranoia turned his life into a "fools game" of shattered relationships and self-destruction. But there is a better way—the way of the Spirit.
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Saul’s paranoia turned his life into a "fools game" of shattered relationships and self-destruction. But there is a better way—the way of the Spirit.
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Life isn't a ladder where someone passing you means you're failing. 🪜
Saul’s paranoia turned his life into a "fools game" of shattered relationships and self-destruction. But there is a better way—the way of the Spirit.
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Saul’s paranoia turned his life into a "fools game" of shattered relationships and self-destruction. But there is a better way—the way of the Spirit.
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Life isn't a ladder where someone passing you means you're failing. 🪜
Saul’s paranoia turned his life into a "fools game" of shattered relationships and self-destruction. But there is a better way—the way of the Spirit.
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Saul’s paranoia turned his life into a "fools game" of shattered relationships and self-destruction. But there is a better way—the way of the Spirit.
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
King Saul had the credentials and the look, but he lacked the character to lead. When we prioritize ego over obedience, we don't just lose power—we lose ourselves.
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January 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM
King Saul had the credentials and the look, but he lacked the character to lead. When we prioritize ego over obedience, we don't just lose power—we lose ourselves.
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Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
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January 18, 2026 at 10:15 AM
If you're looking for a church, in person or online, why not join us at Hamilton Baptist Church , Scotland 🏴?
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January 18, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Are you a good loser? ⚽️
Most of us are great at winning, but losing reveals our true character. When Saul felt David’s shadow, he didn't look in the mirror—he looked for a weapon.
Is covetousness robbing you of your peace?
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Most of us are great at winning, but losing reveals our true character. When Saul felt David’s shadow, he didn't look in the mirror—he looked for a weapon.
Is covetousness robbing you of your peace?
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Are you a good loser? ⚽️
Most of us are great at winning, but losing reveals our true character. When Saul felt David’s shadow, he didn't look in the mirror—he looked for a weapon.
Is covetousness robbing you of your peace?
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Most of us are great at winning, but losing reveals our true character. When Saul felt David’s shadow, he didn't look in the mirror—he looked for a weapon.
Is covetousness robbing you of your peace?
Read more here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
This week's posts have taken us to the very heart of where covetousness is poisoning ☣️ our relationships.
From rivalries to taking what does not belong to us, we have seen how this oft-ignored sin is far from a victimless crime 🚨.
Read more below 👇
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From rivalries to taking what does not belong to us, we have seen how this oft-ignored sin is far from a victimless crime 🚨.
Read more below 👇
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January 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
This week's posts have taken us to the very heart of where covetousness is poisoning ☣️ our relationships.
From rivalries to taking what does not belong to us, we have seen how this oft-ignored sin is far from a victimless crime 🚨.
Read more below 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
From rivalries to taking what does not belong to us, we have seen how this oft-ignored sin is far from a victimless crime 🚨.
Read more below 👇
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Covetousness.
It’s not a victimless crime—it’s an avalanche that starts with a single look. Discover why we must 'cross back over the love line' before it’s too late.
Full post here:👇
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It’s not a victimless crime—it’s an avalanche that starts with a single look. Discover why we must 'cross back over the love line' before it’s too late.
Full post here:👇
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January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Covetousness.
It’s not a victimless crime—it’s an avalanche that starts with a single look. Discover why we must 'cross back over the love line' before it’s too late.
Full post here:👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
It’s not a victimless crime—it’s an avalanche that starts with a single look. Discover why we must 'cross back over the love line' before it’s too late.
Full post here:👇
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It starts with the eyes, moves to the hands, and ends in ruin. 📉
Achan saw the gold. Ananias saw the status. Both lost everything.
In a world of filters and targeted ads, how do we protect our hearts from the 'deadly danger' of covetousness?
Read more 👇
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Achan saw the gold. Ananias saw the status. Both lost everything.
In a world of filters and targeted ads, how do we protect our hearts from the 'deadly danger' of covetousness?
Read more 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
It starts with the eyes, moves to the hands, and ends in ruin. 📉
Achan saw the gold. Ananias saw the status. Both lost everything.
In a world of filters and targeted ads, how do we protect our hearts from the 'deadly danger' of covetousness?
Read more 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Achan saw the gold. Ananias saw the status. Both lost everything.
In a world of filters and targeted ads, how do we protect our hearts from the 'deadly danger' of covetousness?
Read more 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
In the Bible, the stories of Achan and Ananias & Sapphira serve as a 'graphic health warning' for the soul. ⚠️
Is covetousness a silent killer in your life?
Read more here to find out 👇
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Is covetousness a silent killer in your life?
Read more here to find out 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 AM
In the Bible, the stories of Achan and Ananias & Sapphira serve as a 'graphic health warning' for the soul. ⚠️
Is covetousness a silent killer in your life?
Read more here to find out 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Is covetousness a silent killer in your life?
Read more here to find out 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Why not join us for our evening service at Hamilton Baptist Church, Scotland 🏴?
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January 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Why not join us for our evening service at Hamilton Baptist Church, Scotland 🏴?
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"Why can't you be more like your brother?" 💔 Parents, sibling rivalry isn't just a phase—it’s a fire fanned by comparisons. Jacob’s family was a "unruly mess" of deceit because they chose competition over love. Let's step off the ladder.
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Full study here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
"Why can't you be more like your brother?" 💔 Parents, sibling rivalry isn't just a phase—it’s a fire fanned by comparisons. Jacob’s family was a "unruly mess" of deceit because they chose competition over love. Let's step off the ladder.
Full study here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Full study here: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Jacob was a "heel-grasper" before he even left the womb. 👶 He spent 130 years wrestling—with his brother, his father, and even God—only to end up a cripple leaning on a staff. Is the "ladder of souls" worth the climb? 🪜
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January 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Jacob was a "heel-grasper" before he even left the womb. 👶 He spent 130 years wrestling—with his brother, his father, and even God—only to end up a cripple leaning on a staff. Is the "ladder of souls" worth the climb? 🪜
Discover why rivalry is anti-Gospel: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Discover why rivalry is anti-Gospel: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Why not join us for our morning service at Hamilton Baptist Church, Scotland 🏴?
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January 11, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Why not join us for our morning service at Hamilton Baptist Church, Scotland 🏴?
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Rivalry feels like "healthy competition" until it poisons your living room. 🏠 From sports to workplace bonuses, we’re taught to climb over others to win. But in God's Kingdom, if you’re clambering over someone, you’re on the wrong side of love.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Rivalry feels like "healthy competition" until it poisons your living room. 🏠 From sports to workplace bonuses, we’re taught to climb over others to win. But in God's Kingdom, if you’re clambering over someone, you’re on the wrong side of love.
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Read more: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
The greatest crimes against humanity are the crimes humanity has committed against itself.
One of the major factors in these covetousness.
Want to find out why and what we can do to fix it?
Check out the first three posts in my 'Get Off The Ladder' 🪜 series 👇
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One of the major factors in these covetousness.
Want to find out why and what we can do to fix it?
Check out the first three posts in my 'Get Off The Ladder' 🪜 series 👇
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January 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The greatest crimes against humanity are the crimes humanity has committed against itself.
One of the major factors in these covetousness.
Want to find out why and what we can do to fix it?
Check out the first three posts in my 'Get Off The Ladder' 🪜 series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
One of the major factors in these covetousness.
Want to find out why and what we can do to fix it?
Check out the first three posts in my 'Get Off The Ladder' 🪜 series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
"Am I my brother's keeper?"
It’s the most famous excuse in history. 📖
Dive into a deep-dive investigation of Genesis 4. We’re breaking down the Victim, the Perpetrator, and the startling Motivation that makes this ancient story feel like today's headlines: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
It’s the most famous excuse in history. 📖
Dive into a deep-dive investigation of Genesis 4. We’re breaking down the Victim, the Perpetrator, and the startling Motivation that makes this ancient story feel like today's headlines: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
"Am I my brother's keeper?"
It’s the most famous excuse in history. 📖
Dive into a deep-dive investigation of Genesis 4. We’re breaking down the Victim, the Perpetrator, and the startling Motivation that makes this ancient story feel like today's headlines: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
It’s the most famous excuse in history. 📖
Dive into a deep-dive investigation of Genesis 4. We’re breaking down the Victim, the Perpetrator, and the startling Motivation that makes this ancient story feel like today's headlines: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Most of us will never commit a physical crime, but the story of Cain and Abel reveals how envy and pride lead us into the same trap. God warned Cain that sin was "crouching at the door"—are we heeding that same warning today?
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Read: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Most of us will never commit a physical crime, but the story of Cain and Abel reveals how envy and pride lead us into the same trap. God warned Cain that sin was "crouching at the door"—are we heeding that same warning today?
Read: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Read: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
From Sherlock Holmes to Shetland, we are obsessed with crime fiction. But did you know the world’s first murder case is still the most chilling?
We know who did it. We know how. But the why might be hiding in your own heart.
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We know who did it. We know how. But the why might be hiding in your own heart.
Read: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
January 7, 2026 at 12:02 AM
From Sherlock Holmes to Shetland, we are obsessed with crime fiction. But did you know the world’s first murder case is still the most chilling?
We know who did it. We know how. But the why might be hiding in your own heart.
Read: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
We know who did it. We know how. But the why might be hiding in your own heart.
Read: downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Covetousness drove the first sin.
Don't let it drive any others.
Read my latest post to see how what we can learn from the first sin can help us avoid other sins 👇
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Don't let it drive any others.
Read my latest post to see how what we can learn from the first sin can help us avoid other sins 👇
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January 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Covetousness drove the first sin.
Don't let it drive any others.
Read my latest post to see how what we can learn from the first sin can help us avoid other sins 👇
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Don't let it drive any others.
Read my latest post to see how what we can learn from the first sin can help us avoid other sins 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...