In Revelation, we are given a picture of the church as a lampstand. The church radiates the light of God, and the fire of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the light of the world, His light gives life to men, and we shine the light of His life on earth. Revelation also describes how, when the Lord … More Image of the Church P4: The Shining Lamp
Adelaide is getting a little less chilly, and the sun came out the other day. Despite what everyone had been telling us about nearby walking trails and giant mansions, my husband and I had never really explored the part further down our suburb (and we’ve been in our home for over a year…) Seeing as … More Image of the Church P2: Built to Stand
Recently, my family and I visited Sydney. While we were there, I had one of those moments where I thought, “Wow, this is who the church is.” Over the years, my perception of the church has changed – sculpted by experiences, seasons, people and ultimately, by the word and the Spirit of God. There is … More Image of the Church P1: Moving the Body
Many times, justice seems to be circumstantial or subjective. While there are certain agreed standards for justice, many issues remain disputed. What is right and just? There is only One whose standard of justice cannot be challenged; that is One in whom there is no fault – Jesus Christ who is the one Lawgiver, able … More The Promise Upon the Flood P2: Having a “Noah” Response to God’s Judgement
Reading the gospels, I see how much Jesus loves to teach. The way He teaches others, and speaks to them shows so much of His character! Here are some things I notice about the way Jesus teaches: He asks a lot of questions He is really interested in people’s stories He backs up His words … More Jesus, the Good Teacher
Jesus is full of compassion. Numerous times, the gospels specifically record that Jesus saw a person or a situation and had compassion. In every case, this is followed by an action – Jesus heals, teaches, or performs a miracle. He saw a widow weeping, had compassion on her, and raised her son to life [Luke … More Compassion like Jesus’
As children of God, we do not just take a passive role in following God. We are sons, intercessors, warriors and ALIVE in Christ. It is Christ who overcame, so we could overcome, Christ with whom we are co-heirs in the kingdom of God, Christ with whom our lives are hidden [1 Corinthians 15:20, Romans … More Take it to the Lord in Prayer P3: Our Role as Intercessors and Sons
The life of Elijah is interesting. He is a man with boldness, faith and honest weaknesses. One famous story is that of how Elijah calls the prophets of Baal to Mount Carmel for a test – the one who answered the sacrifice on the altar with fire would be declared God. So, four hundred and … More Extinguishing the Arrow of Loneliness P3: Alone in “Spiritual Privilege”
“Daniel in the lion’s den” – one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. One thing that stands out about the story is the peace and confidence in God that Daniel shows throughout this injustice. Daniel lived through the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, the fall of Belshazzar, and now served Darius the Mede who had … More Friends of Faith P4: Not Afraid to Follow God
History describes King Nebuchadnezzar (Nebuchadnezzar II, reigned 605-562 BCE ) of Babylon to be impulsive, and quick-tempered. He was noted to be a great and successful king, but his anger was terrible. In the Bible, we see a couple of examples describing King Nebuchadnezzar’s anger. First, in his intent to destroy all the wise men … More Friends of Faith P3: A Fiery Resolve
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