One of the most well-known statements in the Bible is recorded in the Gospel of John, chapter 3 and verse 16. It goes like this ... For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. NIV You may … Continue reading John 3:16
Faithfulness
One of the most important qualities to develop in our lives is the quality of FAITHFULNESS. Faithfulness means being true to your word, keeping your promises, being loyal, being reliable, honest, and trustworthy. Unfortunately, lack of faithfulness, or ‘unfaithfulness’, is becoming quite rampart in our society. A recent study revealed that up to 70% of … Continue reading Faithfulness
The Spiritual Battle (Pt.3)
3. Be Wise! Satan is highly intelligent. He is crafty, subtle and cunning. He knows our weaknesses and the areas in which we are vulnerable. He is always looking for an opportunity or an access point to gain a foothold in our lives. He tailors his attack and temptation to us individually. Jesus taught and … Continue reading The Spiritual Battle (Pt.3)
The Spiritual Battle (Pt.2)
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT1. Be Awake! One of the phrases Jesus used regularly was “Watch out ...” which means to be alert, awake and on guard at all times (Matt.26:41). Paul and Peter pick up this teaching of Jesus in their letters to Christians (Eph.6:10-18. 1 Peter 5:8-9). When it comes to the spiritual battle we … Continue reading The Spiritual Battle (Pt.2)
The Spiritual Battle (Pt.1)
At our church leaders’ meetings this year, we have started looking a little closer at Jesus as the ultimate leadership model for us to follow and emulate. The apostle Paul told people to follow him as he followed Christ (1 Cor.11:1). All leaders must be first of all good followers and Jesus is THE leader … Continue reading The Spiritual Battle (Pt.1)
Marriage God’s Way (Pt.3)
Here are some discussion questions you might like to consider about marriage ... What was your parent’s marriage like? What ‘roles’ did your dad or mum each play and what were the expectations like? How has that influenced your view of marriage? What are some of the implications that the doctrine of the Trinity (one … Continue reading Marriage God’s Way (Pt.3)
Marriage God’s Way (Pt.2)
Marriage Today The Bible is the inspired word of God and it was given to guide us in our lives today. Our first task is ‘exegesis’, which is where we ask what God’s Word meant back then in the culture and time in which it was given. There are considerable cultural gaps between us and … Continue reading Marriage God’s Way (Pt.2)
Marriage God’s Way (Pt.1)
Better Relationships We're currently doing a series of messages at our weekend church gatherings based on Paul's letter to the Ephesians. This weekend we picked up some of Paul's thoughts for better relationships. These are often referred to as the ‘household codes.’ Paul addresses husbands and wives (Eph.5:21-33), parents and children (Eph.6:1-4), and finally masters … Continue reading Marriage God’s Way (Pt.1)
Dan Brown and The Lost Symbol
I must admit, I don't read a lot of fiction (much to to my family's disgust!). Every now and then I do, just for fun ... and to see what other people are reading about. I've read a few books by best-selling fictional writer Dan Brown. His writings are rapid-paced, page-turners and he can sure spin … Continue reading Dan Brown and The Lost Symbol
Copenhagen Treaty?
There are a fair few emails flying around at the moment about something called the Copenhagen Treaty. With issues such as this it is always hard to tell whether it's being fueled by the conspiracy theorists (who thrive on stuff like this) or whether there are genuine things we need to be concerned about. Here's a recent blog … Continue reading Copenhagen Treaty?
eBooks
Now that I am a Kindle user (yes, I received one from some good friends for my recent birthday!), I'm starting to learn a bit more about eBooks - or 'electronic books.' True, there is nothing quite like holding a book in your hands and flipping through its pages, but eBooks can open up an entire new … Continue reading eBooks
Web Wonders – November 2009
The World Wide Web is an amazing source of information and communication. However, it's becoming so huge and complex that you can easily get lost in it or miss out on some of spots well worth visiting. Last month I shared a variety of sites that may be if interest to you. Here are some … Continue reading Web Wonders – November 2009