What a week that was leading up to the cross, and yet it didn't take Jesus by surprise. In the counsels of eternity the Father, Son and Holy Spirit had planned this. When the Father had said who will go for us, Jesus had responded, "I will, send me." He was born for this. Born … Continue reading Forsaken on Good Friday
Coronavirus – is it a sign?
Whenever something major happens, earthquakes, wars, plagues, certain planetary events, etc. there is always a temptation to run to the prophecies in scripture and claim what's happening fits and it's a sign that Jesus is coming soon, the end is nigh, so we had better get ourselves sorted out and let as many know as … Continue reading Coronavirus – is it a sign?
Coronavirus and the challenge of isolation
It's weird, it's foreign to us! Short spells, OK, but for days or weeks, most of us are struggling to do it. We weren't designed and made for it! With the outbreak of coronavirus and various governments endeavours to manage it we have had to go into voluntary or legislated isolation, an isolation we're discovering … Continue reading Coronavirus and the challenge of isolation
Coronavirus, God, and us
I guess for all of us the corovirus pandemic has brought about an unexpected change in our lifestyles. Suddenly there is a revised sense of values as normal schedules have been thrown into disarray, the planned everyday routines that we all have suddenly been overthrown by the need to do life in a totally different … Continue reading Coronavirus, God, and us
Spiritual formation – the power of a new affection
People try hard to change their ways, they make vows/resolutions, try to crucify the Flesh, pray more, believe more, stand on the promises, bind the devil, etc.. but very often with little effect. Why? It's not for want of good intentions. The reason more often than not lies in the affections, there hasn't been a … Continue reading Spiritual formation – the power of a new affection
