There are a lot of different ways to look at the Scriptures. Some people read it to seek guidance in how to live their lives, others read it to look for inspiration when everything in their lives isn’t going their
In times of great economic fluctuations and uncertainty, it is our nature to contract, pull in, look for cover, and try to ride out the storm. We often wait and try not to make changes, holding on tight to our present
“If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice,
It is said that God created the world in His own image, and that we are children of God because humans have been created in God’s image. In case you’re wondering, the first part is undoubtedly true: of course God
Arrgh, I yelled in complete frustration. For the third time that week I was standing in my kitchen with a pool of plastic food containers around my feet. My frustration had reached its peak as every time I pulled
When you live by faith you believe in the supernatural power of Jesus to forgive, strengthen and heal you amongst other things. The word ‘faith’ in the New Testament can be translated as ‘confidence, belief’ and ‘trust’ and at least
When you wake up in the morning, look around you at the wonder of God’s creations. Take time to see the spectacular flowers along the walk, the smell of water sprinkling the earth, and take time to laugh at the
Readings: Jeremiah 21: 1 -6; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43. The OT passage today from the prophet Jeremiah is called a ‘messianic oracle’. That means that it foretells the coming of Jesus Christ as the Saviour. It was written some 2,500