Motives
Church bulletin: I was recently struck by something Carl Trueman related from a discussion with a friend. The friend made this observation about young men training for the ministry, “their …
Don’t over analyse
Church bulletin: I think some Christians can be overly analytical & too concerned with crossing Ts and dotting Is. Those in conservative circles are probably more susceptible. I am not …
Learning from leisure
Church bulletin: Toward the end of last year, I took up swimming. It has been a bit inconsistent due to work, holidays & health, but the aim is to go …
Honest to God
Church bulletin: A pastor friend was chatting to a lady the other day, a person he describes as godly and faithful. In the course of the conversation this woman expressed …
The weapons of our warfare
Church bulletin: We are living at a time when the truth historically proclaimed is on the nose. It is under attack from every angle – the parliament, the media, the …
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 …