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 →
Be quick to shut up
Lets be honest, some of the best things about being in conflict with those closest to us is letting loose. First we turn our ears off, which means our mouths can take over, and right behind our provoking pain driven language is our anger. Aah, all in a good days work. In the wordthatdoesnotexist, the... Continue Reading →
Born again identity – Equipped and ready to go!
This is the last post in the Born again identity series which I started back in August this year. As I have been reading through the book of Ephesians it feels like I have had a bit of a born again experience when it comes to who I am in Christ. So while it was... Continue Reading →
Living in the waiting
I am not known to be the most patient person, especially when it comes to waiting for a new season of life to start. I want to know the how, why, where and who in advance, and not knowing these things has often left me a little anxious. Do many Christians actually live in the... Continue Reading →
Asleep in the light?
While reading the Gospels it becomes very clear that Jesus Knew where he was from, where he was going and most of all what he was meant to be doing. One of the things I like about him was that he was so confident about who he was, this meant he was able to give himself some... Continue Reading →
Born again identity – You are the Church
Earlier this year I started studying the book of Ephesians as I had always been interested in what the Bible had to say about our identity as Christians. Unfortunately an addiction to smoking had always been getting in the way of me fully grasping what it meant to be a new creation in Christ. (Cigarette... Continue Reading →
Be anxious about everything!
Lets be honest, it's awesome being full of anxiety. You get to obsess over a situation in your head a million times (giving the problem free rent in your mind), lose sleep and forget what's really important. Not to mention the feeling of isolation and inability to function properly. In the wordthatdoesnotexist, the book of... Continue Reading →
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