Archive for the 'Faith & life' Category

The challenges of the Easter message

April 7th, 2012

As I have been preparing for Easter 2012 I have been reflecting on the challenges that come with the Easter message. There are two that really stand out to me – one for the unbeliever and one for the believer. 1. What are you going to do with your sin? For the unbeliever, the message [...]

Why did Jesus die on the cross?

April 6th, 2012

Why did Jesus die on the cross on Good Friday at Easter? Jesus died to take the punishment for our sin – my sin and your sin. I would encourage you to visit our “Finding Salvation” page to read more about God’s love for you and His desire to be a part of your life. [...]

Courageous the movie resolution

April 3rd, 2012

I watched another great movie with my wife and kids the last few days. It is called Courageous. Last night I watched it with my wife. Tonight we watched it with the kids too. It is about being a true man of God, about living God’s way and being the best husband, father and man [...]

Cracked Pots

March 28th, 2012

I watched a message by Joyce Meyer today. She was talking about how God uses the unwise, imperfect and the lowly things of this world so His glory can be shown in them. To illustrate this she brought out two large pots on to the stage. One was in perfect condition and one was a [...]

Facing the Giants movie

March 25th, 2012

I watched a really good movie last night with my kids. It is called Facing the Giants. Here is a snippet of what it is about… “An action-packed drama about a Christian high school football coach who uses his undying faith to battle the giants of fear and failure. In six years of coaching, Grant [...]

Another reason why I enjoy a secular wrokplace

March 22nd, 2012

In yesterday’s post I shared some of the reasons why I was working at our local hospital in a secular role. As today has progressed I have come up with another reason – to engage with non church people. When working for a church and spending time with mostly Christian people I find it hard [...]

Why are you working here?

March 21st, 2012

One of the questions I have been asked a few times in the last few weeks is “Why are you working here at the hospital?” This has been from people I work with after they hear I have a Master of Arts in Theology. My answer to the question is twofold. One is to build our [...]