Culture is part of life whether we know it or not. Its is an atmosphere, a way of being and doing, created by a common understanding, either intentionally or unintentionally. Every home has a culture, every society, every church. The question is what kind of culture, there's good, mediocre and the downright toxic, and every … Continue reading Setting a culture of honour
Category: growth
New Day! New Year! New ….
Well a new year is underway - my how they go by, the older you get the quicker they seem to come round! Every new year, in fact, every day that makes up the year, presents us with all sorts of opportunities for good or evil, and therefore choices, decisions, one way or the other, … Continue reading New Day! New Year! New ….
Kingdom Dynamics
We are called to pursue the kingdom, a kingdom quite unlike any other; to seek it first, not as the first in a whole list of things, but as the one that governs all others on that list. And to do so, it’s essential we understand the dynamics of the kingdom, because sooner or later … Continue reading Kingdom Dynamics
Kingdom loving 3
The challenge to love like God does is massive. It is the radical message of the New Testament. More radical than we are prepared to admit. A love that forgives enemies. A love that forgives seventy times seven. A love that desires to bless. A love that goes on and on - strange how in … Continue reading Kingdom loving 3
Does God reign?
Does God reign? Is he faithful? Two very big questions. Studying the books of Ezra and Nehemiah recently I've been stuck afresh by the fact that God does indeed reign and he is indeed a God of covenant faithfulness. The Jews had been in exile for 70 years. Time to get comfortable - they were … Continue reading Does God reign?
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