(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia ) Matt Redman’s song, Heart of Worship, begins with these lyrics: “When the music fadesAll is stripped awayAnd I simply come” As wonderful as life may be, we will all face challenges. The pain and the heartache that come with disability, tragedy, unmet dreams and … More Peace when all is stripped away
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia ) “It takes a village to raise a child.” (African proverb) I cannot count every moment of encouragement or learning shared with others, but know they have all had an important impact on our family life. I am so thankful for other mothers to journey … More Village of Fellowship
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) In the midst of their shame, fear and sin, He covered them. In the midst of their suffering and judgement, He covered them. Genesis 3 records the well known story of Adam and Eve disobeying God and being banished from the Garden of Eden. … More Covered in Christ
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Situations beyond our control, words spoken that cannot be taken back, regrets, worries, unfulfilled dreams. People joke about going through “quarter-life” and “mid-life” crises, but for many people these really are sobering times when regret and fear can wreck havoc. They are times when … More A New Day
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Pride and selfishness wear many disguises. Sometimes they take the spotlight, but often they express a more subtle influence. In Isaiah chapter 66, verse 2, the Lord says that He looks on those who have a “humble and contrite spirit” and who tremble at … More Conquering Selfishness
We are in the midst of a pandemic. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, people are facing a multitude of decisions affecting lifestyle, work and economics. How do we pray, and how do we respond during such a time? Esther and Joseph found themselves facing crises in their countries. Both were used by God to … More In such a time as this (COVID-19 Pandemic)
The Psalms are beautifully honest, a laying bare of the human heart, and an expression of worship, struggle, proclamation and trusting in God. There are a number of categories in which scholars have grouped the Psalms. Some are prophetic, proclaiming the coming of the Messiah and what He will do. Some are imprecatory, a crying … More A Song for Every Season
“I promise, I guarantee, I will.” These are phrases that resonate with certainty. It has not yet happened, but we have a word and a promise that it will. Would we forget a promise made to us? Would we trust it, and wait for it? Perhaps it depends on the person giving us that promise … More The Gravity of Promise
The journey might be arduous, repetitive, and sometimes forced, but the road to forgiveness gives a worthwhile reward. . . . Start the Trek We recently watched the movie, “I Can Only Imagine” at church. Based upon his real-life testimony, the movie shows how Bart Millard sees his abusive father come to know Jesus, and … More The Forgiveness Trek
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) How do we see the church? An institution, a people, political entity, place of healing, place of hurt, place of God’s presence, His bride? The church has been called many things, associated with both good and bad. In light of all this, how are we … More Embracing the Church
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