October 29th, 2009
Many people believe that the Bible is full of complex rules that we need to know and follow. However there is one verse that sums up all of the relational teachings very simply.
This verse is found in Matthew 7:12 and is called the Golden Rule. It says, “Do to others whatever you would like [...]
October 28th, 2009
One of the reference books I use when I am looking at the Book of Mark is The Bible Speaks today’s “The Message of Mark”. I find it helpful when doing background reading.
At the moment there is a special on at Koorong Bookstore for the CD-Rom version of all the books of the New Testament [...]
October 23rd, 2009
In Matthew 6:19-34 there is a section titled, “Teaching about money and possessions”. This is part of Jesus’ sermon on the mount. In it Jesus shares four key things about our money and our possessions.
1. Store your treasures in heaven – verses 19-21 talk about earthly treasures versus heavenly treasures. We see that earthly treasure [...]
October 22nd, 2009
One of the big questions we are asked about homeschooling is “What about socialisation?” Some people seem to be concerned that homeschoolers are locked away and don’t get to spend time with other people or others kids.
In todays post I thought I would share a few ways our kids are “socialised”.
Church – we go to [...]
October 21st, 2009
When I read the Bible I am always conscious that God may want to speak to me through it. As I read a chapter a day I try to ask myself a number of questions. Here are some that may help you in your readings.
Is there an example for me to try to follow?
Is there [...]
October 18th, 2009
I am still re-reading and enjoying “Starting a House Church” by Kreider and McClung. Here’s another quote about the church and God’s heart that we all belong to it.
The Bible defines church very simply because God wants everyone who follows Jesus to be a part of it. Jesus not only came to die on the [...]
October 14th, 2009
One of my favourite verses I think about when I am serving or working comes from Colossians 3:23. It says, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people”.
Whatever I do in this life I always try to remember this verse. I may be serving my [...]