The demise of cultural Christianity
Church bulletin: When I worked in cabinet making, using veneered boards required care. If veneer gets dented, chipped, or scratched it can be rendered useless. When sanding veneer, a bit …
Is Christ our example?
Church bulletin: Does Christ present an example of how we are to live? The answer is yes and no. On the “no” side there are many things He did that …
The blessing of inconveniences
Church bulletin: So many things encroach upon our time, our energy, our recourses, our finances etc. We see them as inconveniences. And in many ways, they are. Things happen in …
Gamble responsibly?
Church bulletin: For those of us who enjoy watching sport on TV, we are all too familiar with the endless advertisements promoting gambling. Many end with the catchphrase ‘remember to …
Blessed & reproached are the peacemakers
Church bulletin: Jesus said, “blessed are the peacemakers” (Matt 5:9). He also said, “Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring …
The tyranny of self
Church bulletin: There is a right kind of self-consciousness. We should be conscious of the fact that our lives affect other people. Being aware of unhelpful traits we can curb …
Earthen vessels
Church bulletin: Before ascending, the Lord Jesus met with His disciples at a pre-appointed time and place. He then commissioned them – “All authority has been given to Me in …
Relationship and religion
Church bulletin: The Christian faith is relational by nature. When we are converted, we are brought into union with Christ. We are sons of God in Him and His Father …
Contending not contentious
Church bulletin: Jude 1:3, “Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend …
A prayer for the new year
Church bulletin: Our heavenly Father, thank you for 2022 – for Your continual provision and protection. We wanted for nothing. You ministered day by day, spiritually and physically. What was …