My sister and I are currently on a sister holiday to Japan. During this time, we thought we would try to memorise some of the book of Titus. As you do, we started from the beginning. Reading through Paul’s greeting to Titus, we discovered just how much this initial greeting reveals about the gospel. [Titus … More Titus, my true son
My parents used to be full-time missionaries with Campus Crusade until they embraced the full-time ministry of “the marketplace”. In other words, they ventured out into the mundane world of work, and brought the light of Christ into it. I am now in my third year out of university and working in general practice. Over … More P E A C E in the Workplace
Nathaniel, also known as Bartholomew, was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. The Bible records how Jesus found many of the other disciples and said to them “Follow me.” Nathaniel’s story, however, is a little different. [John 1:43-51] tells us what happened. Jesus finds Phillip who accepts the invitation to follow Him. Phillip then finds Nathaniel … More Nathaniel’s Find
Last week, while recovering from one of those winter colds, I felt as if time slowed down – in a good way. I had planned for a busy two weeks, but the unexpected cold changed my plans. Instead of slotting in emails, training modules, phone call reviews and other productive tasks, I just rested. Luckily, … More There is always time.
CONQUER HATRED WITH LOVE In the last few weeks, we have looked at a some elements that tear down the church – conflict, envy, and offence. At the same time, we have uncovered some mighty weapons with which we can conquer these – forgiveness, identity, and thanksgiving. The ultimate underlying cause and outcome of this … More Clothing the Church P5: Hatred and Love
CONQUER ENVY WITH IDENTITY “Envy killed the body of Jesus Christ when He came to this planet the first time, and it’s still killing His body today.” – [Bob Sorge – author of ‘ENVY, the enemy within’] While conflict works its way into bitterness of heart, envy has its roots there. Envy starts as a … More Clothing the Church P3: Envy and Identity
The picture of the church has inspired love and hatred. It has been a symbol of hope, but has also been marred by war and ambition. What is the true identity of the church? Who is her true ruler? How should we, as followers of Jesus, see His church, and how should we treat her? … More Clothing the Church P1: The Bride
There is a journey beyond the cross. It is a walk of obedience, a walk of faith, and a walk into deeper understanding of the cross. When Jesus died and rose again, He redeemed many. Jesus’ blood is for the redemption of all who would place their faith in Him. Having accepted Christ ourselves, we … More Journey to the Cross and Beyond P6: The Commission
The breath of God has given us life, built us to think, to feel, to love, and to learn. We are made in His image, given capacity to understand His mysteries and to search out His love. He leaves no question unanswered, and His answers often exceed our expectations. A few weeks ago, my husband … More Yourself, Your more, Your all
In the cool of the evening, the sprinkler began its raining circuit. I have been doing a fair amount of gardening lately. In the past, my gardening efforts have been short-lived and somewhat ineffective. For example, trying to mow the lawn with shears is not time or effort effective at all. However, in the last … More God, the Gardener
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