A while ago a group of us looked at Genesis 1 and considered what things we find out about God in it. When we finished the study, we were all amazed at how much about who God is and what He does is expressed in that first chapter of the Bible. The first chapter of […]
Read More The Word in John: 1 – Who Is He?Communication with God is very important. It is essential to the breathing rhythm of the follower of Jesus that as they work out the will of the Lord in their serving and living, they likewise take in what God says to them with the Spirit that inspires insight. There are a number of different prayers […]
Read More Ten Important PrayersHere are some things I love about church, not the church as it could and possibly should be if we could see it, but the church as it is. These are not in any particular order. 1. The Food It is the basic things that are often the most profound. The food and drink I […]
Read More Ten Things I Love About The ChurchIt’s very easy to be cynical about church. Growing up, there have been plenty of opportunities for me to become disenchanted with the expression of church that I have seen. Thankfully, the church is not about perfection. As the Body of Christ, its head – Jesus Himself – takes great care of it. He offers […]
Read More Ten Things I See When I See ChurchPeople have accused Christianity of being a crutch. I can understand that argument. Sometimes expressions of Christianity have condoned evil in society. Sometimes expressions of Christianity has accepted evil among its own leaving people hurt. Sometimes expressions of Christianity have actively endorsed systems, institutions and political structures that are inhumane. The thing about these expressions […]
Read More Ten Things In The Bible That Challenge MeIt has been quite a month. Like never before I am acutely aware of how the year has flown by. So much has happened and I see why it’s so important to make the most of the time given because once it’s gone it will never be recovered. It’s with that in mind that I […]
Read More Solid September Summary: Life Is Better With Jesus CentralInsecurity is quite something. I watched a guy who was in charge of a project. When it came to giving an update on the project, I saw the guy make defensive comment after defensive comment all in a bid to make his project look good. It wreaked of a dude who was heavily insecure. In […]
Read More Solid September Sale: Getting Beyond Inadequacy By Trusting JesusIt would be boring. I don’t believe in being bored. I don’t believe in doing things that bore. There’s room for routine and I appreciate having a pattern is very helpful. It’s just about seeing community as a lot more than gathering to go through the motions. It’s an opportunity to see God do amazing […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Making Glorious Things Together Church StyleThere are forces that seek to distract and confuse. Pressure comes from different sides to suggest your allegiance should be to an individual in charge of an organisation. Some say you should stick to an organisation above all things. Those in relationships feel under pressure to commit all to the other in their demands. It […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Faithful To Christ At All TimesIt is really tragic. Enslaved to the dominant super power of the day, oppressed and suppressed by the needs of this juggernaut of a civilisation there appears no way out. For years you and your people have sought freedom, but it’s looking further away with each passing day. You have cried out for freedom but […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Progressive Mentality In A Regressive World
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