I have been sitting with these couple of verses and find them Sharp, Helpful and not to mention Gods sense of humour chucked in there. Chapter 3: 12-13 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily,... Continue Reading →
A prayer for you this week – Keep in step
I am writing to encourage you who have responded to the call of Christ. Whether you're a follower or believer it doesn't matter, my prayer applies to you both. Its good to be reminded about what God did and continues to do for us who are part of the body of Christ. Romans 5:8 says... Continue Reading →
Facing our nebuchadnezzar’s with confidence.
Do you find yourself reacting or responding when there is a crisis, and when it's all over, do you remember to stop and thank God before doing anything else? A couple of questions that come out of chapter two of the book of Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar had been having some crazy dreams. Not from eating too... Continue Reading →
Stories that never get old
For those of us that love to read it's not hard to recall those moments when we have read the last line of a good book we have invested in, we close the pages and sit back and remember the characters, what they went through and how journeying with them made us feel. Why did... Continue Reading →
The cost of Bystanders
In my last post I wrote about the need for Christians to commit differently. I suggested that 2 big problems in the church today were people overcommitting and committing to the wrong things. While programs, ministries and being intentional in what we invest in are important, I believe walking closer to Jesus should be an... Continue Reading →
Commit to committing differently
There are two problems in the Church today that I don't think get enough air time and because of this I reckon it causes a lot of burn out and leaves individuals feeling purposeless. People overcommitting themselves , and committing ourselves to the wrong things. We all know a person or people in our Christian... Continue Reading →
There is something about Jesus….
The response of those early disciples was utterly astonishing. Notice that Jesus didn't perform miracles to impress them before issuing his call. He didn't even explain himself or his teaching , or give any idea of what would be involved in following him. Just a simple command: "Follow me...and I will send you out to... Continue Reading →
Reminded – Know, Grow & Go
The first week of this new year is already about to say goodbye and I am once again reminded that time does not stand and wait for us to catch up. More than ever before my desire is to not waste this gift that has been given to me. Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number... Continue Reading →
As the dust settles on 2017
As 2017 quickly comes to an end, I have been reflecting on the things I have learnt this year. With much to be thankful for, and as I think about the next 12 months, I find myself full of hope and determination. It was a massive time with lots of challenges but I wouldn't change... Continue Reading →
Jesus, NOT the reason for the season
So it's that time of year again where most people are taking a break from their busy lives and instead will spend some quality time with family and friends. For that to happen many will need to first brave the packed out shopping centres, survive the battle of the car parks and spend lots of... Continue Reading →
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