In a recent Bible study we came across a challenging passage that has been occupying my thinking. Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of…
I attended a 2 day workshop and conference this past week, which was very productive and stimulating. On one of the mornings, a minister lead the devotions on the subject, “Do not be ashamed.” It was very challenging and a timely reminder to me, not in any way to feel intimidated, apologetic or ashamed of…
This Sunday we once again celebrate our International Sunday, recognising the fact that although we are a congregation of people drawn from at least 20 countries, in Christ we are one new people. I have no doubt in my heart and mind that this unity is just what Jesus wanted. The beauty of the gospel…
When our church leadership meet as elders once a month we start off by having a shared devotion. At present we are working our way through J.I. Packer’s book, “Knowing God’. This month the chapter covered the important subject of the Holy Spirit, and his work in our lives and the church. It was a…
A minister friend of mine introduced me to a new series of DVD’s that have just been released, called “Towards belief”. It is a 10 part study on the belief blockers that so many people find so hard to deal with in the Christian life, ie. Suffering, religious violence, homosexuality, God and science, etc. I…
