JOY!

We were made for joy. Above all joy in God. JOY is at the heart of the Christmas message. The angels declared that it was good news of great JOY. Notice that GREAT JOY! Not A deep down in your heart, quiet, reserved joy, but a shout it from the rooftops type of JOY. The … Continue reading JOY!

The wonder of it all

Do you still stop and wonder at Christmas? As I get older the wonder seems to be increasing. I've read the scriptures, heard the story, sung the carols, spoken at carol services countless times, and it never ceases to amaze me. The simplicity, the glory, the heights, the depths, the love, the mercy, the grace. … Continue reading The wonder of it all

Christmas is coming

Can you imagine a world without Christmas? A world where Jesus had never been born? A world without the Christian faith? The impact of that first Christmas has been huge. It has impacted thousands, millions, even billions as they have come to know Jesus as their Saviour and Lord, and many more by its influence … Continue reading Christmas is coming

Complacency, Compromise and Cynicism

Life is not always plain sailing, even when you know God - there are unexpected challenges, things you hadn't planned for, didn't expect, weren't prepared for. Like the story of Israel there can be an ebb and flow to our story. A hotness and coldness. One minute they were all in and there’s times of … Continue reading Complacency, Compromise and Cynicism

Free on Kindle – Exploring the Role of Women in the Church

Free for a day. My book, Exploring the Role of Women in the Church is available free for a day on Kindle. Scripture says that God has poured out His Spirit on all flesh, both male and female, and they shall prophesy. Prophecy was speaking forth God's word. What's more he doesn't qualify the measure … Continue reading Free on Kindle – Exploring the Role of Women in the Church