Ministry is an interesting concept in thought and practice. The model of ‘ministry’ I saw growing up consisted of the main man having to be bi-vocational as there wasn’t enough income to make him a ‘full-time’ minister. So they had the week job, then come church day, they’d have to roll out the main event […]
Read More Family & Community: Ministry MattersIt was Harvest Thanksgiving Service. The front of the church hall was beautifully decked out with the wide array of produce donated by the congregants. The display reflected generous hearts and was amazing to see. The designated recipients are those among the least in society both in the locality and elsewhere. Not only was it […]
Read More September Sojourn: Harvest for the WorldIt has not always been easy to live by faith. In fact thinking about it, I cannot recall a time where it has consistently been easy living by faith. What I can say is that despite my capacity to forget things, and sometimes take God for granted, He provides opportunities to be reminded about what […]
Read More September Sojourn: Walking To What You See By FaithRay Stedman has been a significant influence on me as a Bible teacher – and I never knew him. I came across his teachings on his web-site and was profoundly blessed nit just by the written material, but especially by the audio recordings. That he has passed from the mortal experience is such a sadness […]
Read More September Sojourn: Sanctify Them By The TruthJohn chapter four begins with information of the growing popularity of Jesus’ message and subsequent baptisms. What I found intriguing is the small note that it was not Jesus baptising but his disciples. In other gospel accounts we see Jesus commissioning his disciples to go out and put what they’ve seen in action. There’s very […]
Read More September Sojourn: Learning By DoingThere is something intriguing about Jesus’ relationship with Hus disciples throughout the gospel according to John. They choose to follow Jesus, and He says they do this because they have been chosen. This explains why when others walk away at some of the tough sayings of the Rabbi, these remain. When the religious rulers put […]
Read More September Sojourn: I Will Follow YouThis weekend I had the pleasure of spending it in the company of some old and new friends. Among other things we were exploring spiritual gifts and their role in an individual’s response to God’s call on them. It was a thoroughly invigorating, stimulating and energising time with people of God. Being among such spiritual […]
Read More September Sojourn: Finding Your WayDuring the month so far, I’ve taken pleasure exploring the gospel of John. I have to say I cannot get enough of it. I am tending to listen to it through the dramatized version of the NIV via Biblegateway. I listen to it whilst washing up, which is a great time to reflect on the […]
Read More September Sojourn: Without Christ … Left In The DarkIt must have been fairly awkward knocking around with Jesus. He was a magnet for contention and controversy especially when it came to engaging with the religious status quo of the day. Reading through the gospel according to John, His interactions with the religious rulers were at best antagonistic. It was evidently serious enough for […]
Read More September Sojourn: Conforming to Christ Is About Not ConformingSeptember is a special month in the year for me anyway. My parents celebrate their wedding anniversary. My Dad celebrates a big birthday this year. My sister also has her birthday on this month. This then kicks off the birthday season that sees my brother have his brother next month, I get a birthday the […]
Read More September Sojourn – An Opening Word
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