There is good news and bad news. For those of us trying to follow Jesus lets be honest it’s not always easy. Some of us have good days and bad days. Days we feel like we are doing ok and days we know we have a lot to live up to. I know many of…
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The Struggle, The Relentless and The Victory
Lets be honest! Most things if they are worth doing are hard work. Working towards accomplishing that which we believe is significant is not only physically wearing but unfortunately in this life there is a subversive undercurrent that is hell bent on robbing us of everything good. Often we think of evil as that which…
Texas, Hospitality, Generosity & Unfolding Stories
Last week I spent some time in America. I was meeting with Pais Movement leaders from 8 nations, (2 more were unfortunately unable to make it) across 6 continents. It was wonderful to hear all the stories of what God is doing in communities all over the world via committed Jesus centred apprentice missionaries who…
Everything Can Change In An Instant
Sometimes life gets tough. As a christian I am not under the impression that life is somehow supposed to be a walk in the park just because we have chosen to engage with the great architect of the universe and the salvation of humanity. Nor do I conclude that He is somehow deficient when things…
Firstly
I am currently selling my car. I have mixed feelings about this car. It gets me about, and I am grateful to be in the top 5% of the worlds population who can afford the luxury of driving. However this car is the interim replacement for my previous car. I love hot hatches, if your…
Sons or Soldiers?
There is much content in the New Testament that clearly defines our identity as adopted sons and daughters of God the Father through Jesus – In this way, Royalty (eg. 1 John 3v1) … … But, there is also much written to suggest there is also a mandate to be Soldiers of Christ. (eg. 2…
The Paradox of the Intimate and Sacred
Recently I read an article discussing a growing culture of entitlement amongst emerging post modern millennials. It made some valid and interesting points and after a number of related conversations I find myself considering if it has begun to affect the way as church communities we approach God. If we look at the start of…
Money Talks
In the circles I grew up in talking about money was considered impolite. Uncomfortably Jesus seemed quite interested in money. He had lots of conversations about it … The rich young ruler was told to give his away, the disciples were told to pay their taxes, the traders making a profit in God’s house infuriated…
First things First
“11 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. 12 He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” 13 Then he left them, got back into the boat and crossed to the other side.” ……
Jog On!
In Mark 5 Jesus raises a dead girl; 21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue leaders,named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. 23 He pleaded earnestly with him,…