The sin of the high hand
Chruch bulletin: There is a man in the Old Testament who was stoned to death for gathering sticks on the Sabbath. Or was he? Num 15:32-36, “Now while the children …
It would seem that Russell has joined the flock
Church bulletin: Just over a month ago, English comedian Russell Brand was baptised in response to his profession of faith. I don’t know much about him other than the bits …
Singleness
Church bulletin: I recently had opportunity to minister three messages at a sister church on the subject of marriage. From the same passages I also made application for people who …
What do you see?
Church bulletin: Matt 9:35-36, “Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease …
The bankruptcy of individualism
Church bulletin: Being an individual is a wonderful thing. We are uniquely made with our own personality traits, physical distinctives, idiosyncrasies, tastes, desires, etc. We are saved as individuals, and …
Cancelling cancel culture
Church bulletin: No sooner had Alister Begg made the comments that he did, and the rumblings of cancelation began. The rumblings became an earthquake when he refused to repent (if …
We are called to be spiritual not mystical
Church bulletin: Christians are by definition spiritual people. If we are not spiritual, we are not Christian. What do I mean by spiritual? Spirituality is the point of contact between …
The blessing of getting older
Church bulletin: I caught a glimpse of a woman being interviewed on TV the other day – I assume an actress. While I only saw the interview for a moment, …
Reflections from a trip away
Church bulletin: For numerous reasons including Covid and changes to our family situation, I haven’t been away with ministry for a while. At the beginning of March, I was able …
From deconstruction to reconstruction
Church bulletin: Apparently, deconstructing faith is all the rage. It has become something of a pastime for Christians to deconstruct (re-examine) their faith and as a consequence give it up. …