WE GET TO SHAPE WHERE WE LIVE
In recent years we have seen gay hate shootings, terrorism, Political leaders murdered and the racist outbursts post the EU referendum. The clinical psychologist Dr. Robert Lusson says that “Fear is a bigoted master compelling us to behaviours and actions we would never choose were we free from its incessant calling.” I liked this; fear is an intolerant master that drives us.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Our higher education model is having a detrimental effect upon how we do discipleship. So much of how the church does discipleship is modelled on a failing school system. I don’t say that to offend any teachers, but I am trying to shake up the church.
PRESENT TO GODS PRESENCE
Have you ever been at a party or the pub and suddenly wished you were back home in bed? Then, just as you head for the door to leave, you suddenly spot someone you didn’t have a clue was there. Here you are at this party and a good friend is there and you never realised it because you were far too preoccupied with who you are with or your mind was working on an exit strategy.
We Are Making Disciples
I’ve just come back from preaching at a church that used little plastic disposable cups for communion. Probably about 500 were used which equates to about 26,000 little plastic cups in a year (never mind the throw-away coffee cups it also used).
Three Simple Rules
I meet lots of people who say dating in their Christian community can be a bit of a nightmare…
Singleness Part 1
In this two-part article, we will explore two important biblical teachings surrounding singleness.
Singleness Part 2
In the second of this two-part article, we will continue to explore the biblical teachings surrounding singleness.
Marriage
Most of us remember our wedding day with great clarity…
Committed to Christ, Committed to His Family?
Have you ever had a good read of an internet review?
Dealing with Anger as a Disciple of Jesus
feel angry about all kinds of things, from people in front of me at the supermarket being ridiculously slow to unfair criticism on a piece of work I’ve done. Indeed, anger is a fact of life for any of us who interact with real people, but how do you deal with anger – Are you a fighter or a hoarder?
