Last weekend, I was singing with the church choir. I like to look out at the congregation and talk to the Lord about what He’s thinking. He might point out a specific person to pray for or, He might tell me how “that man worships before my throne”, how “I love this church, and they … More Picturing Jesus
Guestlists. If you’ve ever planned a 21st, or a wedding, or any other significant function, you may be aware of the dynamic discussions it can sometimes inspire. Who do you invite? And why? Does inviting one person really mean you have to invite 10 other people? Will they be offended? Does that matter? What’s the … More Friends of the Bridegroom: A Wedding Guestlist
I love the stories of King David. At times, they are inspiring, at other times, frustrating and tragic. Yet, in the victories and failures of David’s life, one thing shines through. God famously says, “I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.” [Acts … More Service or Presumption
(A retelling of John 4) Another day, like any other day. The house is already swept clean, well, it usually is. There isn’t really anyone around to make a mess. There’s no light chatter, no rough voices, no encouraging cries. No, it’s not noisy at home; it’s just a house with a roof that contains … More Woman at the Well
The Text 1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, … More The Paralysed Man (John 5:1-15)
I’m currently on my surgical internship rotation. During one of the tutes, we learnt about management of shock when a person is actively bleeding. “You need to fill before you squeeze,” the surgical fellow reminded us. He was talking about a patient who had bled out so much that their total blood volume was depleted. … More Filled and Poured Out
Grace, mercy, love and peace. These are four prominent words, often heard, and often spoken, probably even more so by those in the church. We read about these words in the news, listen to sermons about them, and incorporate them into our day-to-day language. In my own life, I know these are words that I … More Grace, Mercy, Love and Peace
I have always enjoyed singing. There are multiple home videos of me singing as a child – anything from Sunday School songs to that baby, mama, papa shark song with actions. In school, I was part of many choirs and from a young age, I loved my piano (except when I had to practice for … More Why I Sing
There’s a ring upon my finger, And a seal upon my heart. A stunning declaration That He’s loved me from the start. It’s the promise of a vow, The authority of a King, The joy of His salvation, That causes me to sing. It’s been given by the Father, To His lost and hungry child, … More The Ring Upon My Finger
What does it really mean for Jesus to be at the centre of our lives – at the centre of who we are, the centre of our family, the centre of our work, the centre of our faith, the centre of our partnership in ministry with Him? So often, we say, “Lord, come and take … More Jesus AS the Centre
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