Sheep in the midst of wolves
Church bulletin: It is stating the obvious to say that the church once tolerated and even appreciated in the west, is under attack. The examples are too many to mention, …
Forgiveness and consequence
Church bulletin: Christians rightly revel in the unequivocal forgiveness of God. Psalm 103:12, “As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from …
To everything there is a season
Church bulletin: Autumn officially commences on March 1. Because there are still plenty of sweltering days I think of March as summer. For me, the beginning of April is the …
Responding to anxiety
Church bulletin: Phil 4:6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (7) and the peace of God, …
We are saved by what Christ is doing, not just what He did
Church bulletin: Rom 5:8-10, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (9) Much more then, having now been justified …
Salvation in three tenses
Church bulletin: Many Christians are unable to pinpoint exactly when they were converted. It may be a cause for concern, even anxiety over the genuineness of their salvation. There can …
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day
Church bulletin: The family home where I grew up was sold in April 2007 shortly after my dad passed away. Mum died in 2002. From time to time over the …
Christmas – fact and fiction
Church bulletin: ‘Tis the season to be jolly. ‘Tis also the time to make sure we have our facts straight. Not all of the imagery and information surrounding the nativity …
Sovereign citizens or subjects of the sovereign king
Church bulletin: I assume we have seen footage of people pulled over by the police due to a traffic infringement and then they claim to be sovereign citizens. They do …
When Christians cannot agree
Church bulletin: Wouldn’t it be a whole lot easier if one of the apostles put into writing exactly who, why and how someone should be baptised. Why isn’t there a …