It’s easy to think that God helps those people who most deserve his help. Continue reading “How to ‘Deserve’ God’s Help”
How to ‘Deserve’ God’s Help
The Authority of Jesus – Devotion
They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him.“By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?” Continue reading “The Authority of Jesus – Devotion”
Living on the Edge: Why it’s OK to Only Partly Belong
By: Brian Harris
Many years back I read Paul Tournier’s A Place for You, and was struck by his story of a young man who said simply: “Basically I’ve always been looking for a place – a place to be.” Continue reading “Living on the Edge: Why it’s OK to Only Partly Belong”
Nostalgia, and Why A New Housing Estate Won’t Bring Back Community
By: Stephen McAlpine
I saw this sign on the back of a New Zealand bus (above) and was struck by both the brilliant marketing, as well as the desire for a sense of community that we now simply assume has been lost. Continue reading “Nostalgia, and Why A New Housing Estate Won’t Bring Back Community”
Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words
By: Brian Harris
I’ve been fortunate enough to have pastored churches which grew, and I loved the challenge each brought: adding new buildings, enlarging the staff, seeing people grow in their love for Jesus and each other. Continue reading “Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words”
The Debt You Owe
None of us like having debt. Even when it is what they call “good debt,” such as for an investment, we still prefer to not be in debt. Continue reading “The Debt You Owe”
The Fear of Death, and the Death of Fear
By: Stephen McAlpine
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. (Heb 2:14-15) Continue reading “The Fear of Death, and the Death of Fear”
The Rule-Keeper, and Why Jesus Challenged Him
This is the story about the Commandment-Keeper, Jesus and false assumptions. Continue reading “The Rule-Keeper, and Why Jesus Challenged Him”
The Hunger that Food Can’t Satisfy
By: Sharon Cooper
The most dangerous time to reach for a snack might be the hour before dinner is served. Continue reading “The Hunger that Food Can’t Satisfy”
The ‘Three Books of God’ and What They Can Teach Us
By: Brian Harris
If you’re into theology there is a fair chance that you’ve heard about the ‘two books of God’. Continue reading “The ‘Three Books of God’ and What They Can Teach Us”