To everything there is a season
Church bulletin: At last the transition from summer to autumn is kicking in. The better sports are underway; early Saturday mornings to watch the U/13’s ply their soccer skills on …
Parrot Religion
Church bulletin: In the late 1800’s a travelling minister took lodgings in the home of a wealthy family. He was scheduled to preach in the local churches and this was …
All you need is love
Church bulletin: We hear the word love used a lot today, particularly in the context of eroding moral absolutes. Love is basically equated to tolerance and tolerance to acceptance. …
As such were some of you
Church bulletin: Bob Dylan sang in the mid 1960’s that the times they-are-a-changin. They certainly have changed but I don’t think he or anyone else could have anticipated just how …
Rest
Church bulletin: I am writing this devotional having had several late nights and then broken sleep once I dozed off. This morning I felt so tried it was almost like …
A sign of the times
Church bulletin: I am sure many of us have heard of the Pence Rule. Mike Pence the vice president of the United States and a professing Christian, has a rule …
The Apostles’ Creed
Church bulletin: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy …
Unanswered prayer
Church bulletin: Probably one of the greatest challenges to faith is unanswered prayer. This is particularly the case as scripture gives us reason to bring our petitions to God with …
Rich toward God
Church bulletin: If I said we need to be rich toward God, many would suppose I was trying to prise open wallets and purses. The Lord Jesus tells the story …
The God of the exodus
Church bulletin: During the last school holidays I went to see the film Dunkirk. I found it enjoyable without being anything special. One thing didn’t seem quite right to me. …