In our culture…. with an apparent obsession with death, amplified in October, …. there is a serious case of missing the point. The only death worth celebrating is the death of Jesus Christ. Because He has conquered it. He came that we may have life and have it abundantly. Repent and believe. “Death is swallowed … More What’s to Celebrate in Death?
Have you ever given much thought to what identity you live into? And who gives your life identity to help inform how you live? Many ideologies will feed our minds and souls and give sway to how we live. So it is important to reflect on what voices are dominating our lives and influencing our … More Sinner… or Saint?
“Along comes Jesus, who enters into my mess. He comes to me and calls me by name. He lifts my head and breaks my shackles, setting me free….” Are you communicating a part gospel message or full? In many churches we hear about the love of God and the forgiveness of sins available to us … More The Gospel Movement that Many Miss
If your daughter cheated on her husband and then after a little while just wanted to carry on living with him as if nothing had happened, would you be ok with that? Probably not. So please don’t be surprised if I’m still raising a few concerns on how the church acted towards Christ during, and … More Cheated on.
If Ascension Day passed you by, then perhaps you might miss a most important day that follows — one that equips Christ’s people to participate in His Kingdom gathering work. That day is Pentecost. And that day is remembered today. Pentecost marks a day when the Holy Spirit of God was poured out in abundance… … More Pentecost – A Most Important Day
Maybe you don’t often associate Christmas with politics. But the birth of Jesus Christ and His ensuing message disrupted politics from the day He was born right through to our day. And it will continue to do so until He comes a second time. Ancient prophecy revealed that Jesus would disrupt all government — it … More Christmas… Political Disruption and the Paradox of Peace
This world was created very good, but was susceptible to pain, shame and suffering. Interesting that this same world was delivered through pain, shame, and suffering. This world is a fallen world. Fallen from its original very good state because man rebelled against God. Man disobeyed God subjecting this world to sin and evil. It … More Pain, shame, suffering… towards Deliverance, Freedom, and Hope at Easter
I wonder if in the challenges and frustration of isolation God is teaching us that for too long we isolated Him to the margins of our life. It was often, “Not now Lord… I’m busy!” And all those things we buried ourselves in… fell to the wayside when crisis hit. Closed. Due to COVID-19. We … More Easter Isolation and Pondering Eternity
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