Vision

Have you got a vision? How compelling is it? You can't really do life without vision, it's essential to life, without it we stumble or go round in circles. The writer of Proverbs says "without a vision the people perish." (29:18). Vision is needed for ourselves, for marriage, for family, for our work, for ministry … Continue reading Vision

New Year Resolutions?

A happy new year to you all! So what about 2016, should I, should you, make new year resolutions? Are they really worth it? At one time I would have said no they are not, but these days I'm thinking differently. You see it all depends whether they are centred in and dependent on yourself … Continue reading New Year Resolutions?

Making Faith Work

The subject of faith and works comes up time and again in pastoral ministry - I've met saints wondering how much they need to do to prove to themselves they are really saved; I've met saints coming towards the end of their days here on earth wondering whether they have done enough to get to … Continue reading Making Faith Work

Trials

Let's be honest, no one likes them, and we certainly wouldn't volunteer for them. The reality is they are part of life. You just can't avoid them. Some are more trying than others - they come in varying degrees. The annoying thing is, you can't make them go away, they won't. You can't get round … Continue reading Trials

Friendship, Fun and Faith

Sunday we did an all age meeting based on our midweek Unlimited children's club whose strapline is Friendship, Fun and Faith. We took the strapline as the theme for our time together and developed it through songs, prayer, games, bible memory verse and teaching. We had a great time, and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy … Continue reading Friendship, Fun and Faith