Check out this video clip from Worship House Media called 'God Pie.' We showed it last weekend at our church as we shared about the important topic of money. How easy it is for us to forget to honor God with our finances or to give him only our leftovers, if there are any. We … Continue reading God Pie
Some Advice from Bill Gates for Young People …
A few years ago, Bill Gates gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real … Continue reading Some Advice from Bill Gates for Young People …
Time Management Tips
As we were talking about TIME last week in our Simple Life series, I thought I would re-publish this post about time management from a few years back ... Do you ever feel like there just isn't enough time in the day? I sure do. In fact, I've come to the conclusion that there are … Continue reading Time Management Tips
The Paradox of our Time
The Paradox of our Time, by George Carlin The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time; we have … Continue reading The Paradox of our Time
Simple Life
Right now our church is going through a series of messages based on the recently released book Simple Life. Jesus said that he came that we might have LIFE - not just an average mundane life but a full and abundant life (John 10:10). Are we experiencing this? Life is definitely getting busier but is it … Continue reading Simple Life
Did Jesus really walk on water?
It was fun to visit the Sea of Galilee recently and see the place where Jesus conducted so much of his ministry while on earth. It is a such beautiful place. The sea covers a surface area of 166 square kilometers (21 km north to south and x 11 km east to west) and is … Continue reading Did Jesus really walk on water?
Reflections on Israel (Pt.2)
A few more thoughts on my recent trip to Israel ... Jerusalem would have to be the most fought over city in the history of the world. It has been controlled by so many different civilizations throughout the centuries – the Egyptians, the Jebusites (who King David captured it from), the Israelites, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, … Continue reading Reflections on Israel (Pt.2)
Reflections on Israel
I have just spent ten days touring the land of Israel - my first trip. It was a very enjoyable and insightful time. We based in Jerusalem for half the time, visiting many sites around the city and also venturing out to visit Masada, En Gedi, the Valley of Elah (where David fought Goliath) and … Continue reading Reflections on Israel
Hinges of History
I have always enjoyed learning about history. There is so much to learn from the past that can help us today. Thomas Cahill is a prolific writer and student of history. In his Hinges of History series he recounts significant events in the formation of Western civilisation. To date the series includes five best-selling books. I have … Continue reading Hinges of History
Easter Weekend
Easter is here again and with it comes the hot-cross buns, the Easter bunny, the delicious chocolate eggs in all shapes and sizes, the mega sales to tempt any credit-card carrying buyer and the coveted long week-end holiday. But in the midst of the rush, what does it all really mean? For the Christian church, … Continue reading Easter Weekend