In defence of heaven
Church bulletin: The ultimate end of our faith is the new heavens and the new earth and to be present with Christ for eternity. It is often said that the …
Among the lepers
Church bulletin: Sometimes people withdraw from society for health reasons – it could be for the sake of their own health or for the sake of others. In the current …
The Christian race
Church bulletin: The apostle Paul likens the Christian faith to a race. 1 Cor 9:24, “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one …
Righteousness that is not righteous; wisdom that is not wise
Church bulletin: The scriptures exhort us to hunger and thirst after righteousness. We are to pursue knowledge and wisdom with the vigour of a man hunting for silver and gold. …
Did Jesus have faith?
Church bulletin: We always say that Christ is our example in all things, and by grace we are being conformed to His image. But what exactly does this mean and …
The restless poet
Church bulletin: In her poems, Emily Dickinson expressed much about faith and her struggles with doubt. It is common for people today to speak of being spiritual while rejecting religion. …
Temptation and vulnerability
Church bulletin: There are times in life when we are particularly susceptible to sin. The devil was well aware of this when he tempted the Lord Jesus in the wilderness …
The joy of singing
Church bulletin: I think we have all missed singing as part of our church worship. What a privilege it is to express in song our thankfulness and love for God; …
Side by side
Church bulletin: I recently watched a short interview on YouTube as part of a series called “Side by Side”. The idea is to contrast different outlooks in life whether they …
The path between the two L’s
Church bulletin: The Christian life must be lived between the two L’s. On the left there is looseness and on the right there is legalism. Both in their own way …