LENT: GIVING UP AND TAKING UP
If you’re GIVING UP something for Lent it’s important to know what you will be TAKING UP too. In the six weeks leading up to Easter (40 days not including Sundays) many Christians use this time to observe some [...]
SOUL GARDEN: THE CHALLENGE OF GRACE
Here's the basic faith-leap of Christianity: The corner-stone of the Gospel is that we're saved by the grace of God and not by our own efforts or righteousness. This is made possible by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, the [...]
Navigating the Future by Reflecting on the Past
At the beginning of a new year having a time of quiet and thoughtful reflection on the past is really worthwhile. In fact it can help us in navigating the future. Reflecting on the past, particularly the year that [...]
THE POWER OF BLESSING
The power of blessing is often overlooked in everyday life but blessing others is a central theme in the gospel message. Have you ever had someone smile and say, “Bless you” (and not just because you sneezed)!? Perhaps you [...]
Do I command healing or ask for it?
When praying for healing, what is the basis for COMMANDING in Jesus name versus ASKING in Jesus name for healing? On the face of it there isn’t much difference between: 1) Commanding healing in the name of Jesus and [...]
MAKING A WAY
I was reading in the gospel of John recently and a couple of verses really jumped out at me! They were verses that I'm sure I'd read many times but I never really saw their significance. They made me [...]
What Does Halloween Mean?
'Trick or treating', making pumpkin lanterns, dressing up in creepy costumes... What does Halloween mean? Around this time of year many prepare to celebrate Halloween. As the days get shorter and colder kids do Halloween craftwork at school, homes [...]
