Yesterday in church we sang a song called “The Servant Song”. Although it is a very simple in its melody and wording, it has a very profound message to us all. It encourages us to come alongside each other and see this life as a shared journey. One where we look to help and support [...]

We had a guest speaker at church today from the Leprosy Mission. It was interesting to hear of the great work they are doing amonst many people in the world who are suffering from Leprosy. Not only is it a physical illness that needs care and treatment, but it also makes many people outcastes from [...]

I have had a few conversations with people recently about ministry studies and having a formal ministry qualification. Some think it is important while others think it is more about having the ministry “giftings” and doing the work of a minister. I think it is important to have both. I believe that you need to [...]

In my chapter of the New Testament a day challenge for this year I am up to John chapter 20. In this chapter we read about Jesus’ resurrection and His appearance to the Disciples. However in verse in verses 30 and 31 we read one of the reasons why John wrote His gospel. It says… [...]

I got this via email today and thought it was interesting… At five minutes and six seconds after 4 AM on the 8th of July this year, the time and date will be — 04:05:06 07/08/09.  This will not happen again for a thousand years!

One of the things I have become better at as I have gotten older is managing my mental energy. In years gone by I would push myself to the limit and always do all the things I said I would no matter what. I even did it to the point of burning out at times. [...]

One of the things I have been reflecting on in the lead up to Easter is the fact that Jesus left the glories of heaven to save you and I. If we think about it for the moment. Jesus left the most special place in the universe – heaven. He left the loving and intimate [...]