Category: Spirituality

As we prepare to commence a fourteen day period of prayer, a few comments about fasting seem appropriate. In fasting we choose to intentionally go without something for a period of time (usually something pleasurable but not necessarily sinful). It could be food (in a variety of forms) or some other activity (TV, music, etc). … Continue reading Fasting

Faith is not static. It can be measured. The Bible speaks of people with “no faith”, “little faith”, “weak faith”, “dead faith”, “great faith”, “full of faith” and “strong faith”. Of course, even a small amount of faith in God has great power (Luke 17:6). Most importantly, our faith can grow (2 Thess. 1:3. 2 … Continue reading Growing Faith …

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)

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)

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)

Life naturally tends to get busier as time goes on. There is so much to DO. Leading a life, a family, a ministry or whatever, tends towards a preoccupation with tasks. Like Martha, we can be so busy serving God that we don't take time to love God and just sit at his feet like … Continue reading Living a Prayerful Life …

A friend of a friend told me about a very good web site dedicated to helping people find some 'sacred space' in their day. Check it out at Sacred Space and follow the prompts after selecting which language you'd prefer. A thought for the day ... "Be still, and know that I am God." [Ps … Continue reading Sacred Space

Prayer is simply conversation with God – sharing our heart with him and listening to his voice. When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, he gave them a pattern for prayer (often called the 'Lord's Prayer'), not just words to say in a rote manner. Another pattern I've found helpful for my own personal prayer … Continue reading A Pattern for Prayer

"May the God of hope fill us up with joy, fill us up with peace, so that our believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope!" The Apostle Paul - Romans 15:13 [The Message Bible]

Catch the Wind - that's what I want to do in my life - discern where God is at work, where his Spirit is moving, and then catch the wind! What an exhilierating feeling to be carried by the wind rather than living through your own effort. It's a bit like the difference between rowing … Continue reading Catch the Wind

God wants each one of us to be healthy and strong, not only physically and emotionally, but most importantly, spiritually. Like Jesus, we can be ‘strong in spirit’ so that we are more than ready to handle the daily demands and pressures of life. However, this requires a commitment to certain disciplines and practices. When … Continue reading Spiritual Disciplines – BIBLE Reading