Christian theology has long pondered the profound question of why God sent His only Son to die for humanity. This act, central to the Christian faith, carries with it a weight of divine mystery and depth of love that has been the subject of reflection and proclamation throughout the ages. The reasons for this monumental […]
Tag: Love
Where is God?
Sometimes life is tricky. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life is unbearable. Sometimes awful people who wish you harm just won’t leave you alone. When you divorce someone, it is normal to expect your ex to move on and leave you alone. But some individuals are evil and obsessive. Some people spend their lives in […]
How should a Christian spend their time?
HOW SHOULD A CHRISTIAN SPEND THEIR TIME? The best answer is to follow God’s will for your life. What does that mean? Do as Jesus did. He was perfect. He told us how to live. “Love the Lord your GOD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… And… […]
Discernment is the fruit of Wisdom
What is discernment? Knowing how to protect yourself. Knowing who to avoid. Knowing when to say no… even when the action requested is not wrong. What does this mean? Jumping off a cliff into shallow water and rocks is not wise… many people have died or become paralysed for life after doing so. Lesson number […]
Podcast: Why Forgive?
A discussion of forgiveness, exploring the reasons why one should forgive and the benefits that come from it. The slides also define what forgiveness is not and explore the challenges associated with forgiving others. Finally, the slides offer advice on how to forgive and provide examples of biblical figures who demonstrate the power of forgiveness.
Teaching: Why Forgive? Part 3
This is the final post in a series of 3, on why we need to forgive. In Part 1 we looked at why we should forgive and the benefits of doing so. In Part 2 we discussed what forgiveness was not and the challenges of forgiveness. Now we will consider examples of others who have […]
Teaching: Why Forgive Part 2
In our previous post on Forgiveness, we discussed why we should forgive and the benefits of forgiveness. Now we will look at what forgiveness is not and its challenges. What Forgiveness IS NOT 1. Canceling the Wrong: Forgiveness doesn’t erase the wrongdoing or its consequences, as exemplified by the story of David and Nathan: 11 “This […]
Teaching: Why Forgive? Part 1
Why Forgive? The one compelling, overarching reason that trumps all others: God ordered us to. The Bible is clear on this, and illustrates God’s amazing unlimited capacity to forgive us. “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” PROVERBS 19:11: To forgive is wise. Why? Wise in the eyes […]
Podcast: God is our Shepherd
A devotional reflection on John 10:11-18, which uses the parable of the Good Shepherd to illustrate God’s love for humanity. The writer emphasises that Jesus is the ultimate shepherd who sacrifices himself for his sheep, providing them with eternal life. They compare the thief to Satan, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, and emphasise that God’s will, like Jesus’s, is always to be obeyed. The devotional concludes with the “Jesus Prayer,” highlighting the importance of seeking mercy from God.
Sermon: God is our Shepherd
Homily: 21 April 2024 The verse before today’s Gospel is my verse. From the age of 12 this verse has sustained me. I love asking people what their favourite biblical verse is, because it gives true insight into what is important to them. The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. I came that […]
Faithful Inspiration 