All four gospel narratives in the New Testament collectively tell the story of Jesus, co-presenting the identity of the earthly Jesus with the divine and exalted Jesus. The following is a summary of the identity of Jesus presented in each of the gospels. Matthew Addressed to a predominantly Jewish audience, Read more…
I have the deepest utmost peace as the COVID-19 Coronavirus impacts me, my family, my workplace and my daily activities. My trust is in God and in His promises. Psalm 91 is such a beautiful description of what occurs when you put your trust completely in God. God’s peace and Read more…
Do you remember times when you have been excited that someone arrived at your house? Perhaps it was Mum or Dad arriving home, or grandparents arriving, or a friend coming to visit. Do you remember shouting out that that special person was here? Or maybe you have been excited to Read more…
Suffering is real. Suffering is painful. Suffering comes to us when we don’t expect it. We don’t deserve suffering. We usually don’t suffer because of any action we have taken or it could be an unplanned or unintended consequence of an action we are involved in. It comes to us. Read more…
What has been your experience of communion and what does it mean to you? Recently, I had the privilege to lead our church in communion. I share my thoughts from that occasion here with you for your contemplation. Communion is a personal invitation to you, from Jesus himself. He says Read more…
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1) And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him (Hebrews 11:6) Read more…
These words of wisdom are from a book in the Old Testament of the Bible called Isaiah. Written many many years ago, they perfectly describe the human journey. Although addressed to women, they are also applicable to men. Isaiah 32:9-20. You women who are so complacent, rise up and listen Read more…
Can you say that you have everything you need…emotionally, physically and spiritually…tangible and intangible…and that you lack nothing? When you put your faith in God, through Jesus Christ, God provides for you so you lack nothing. Psalm 23, a well known Psalm of King David, describes what it is like Read more…
Wasn’t Jesus just another person born into the world? If you don’t understand who Jesus was, who was born 2000 years ago, you will miss a significant, life-changing and life-saving opportunity. God entered the world in the form of a human when Jesus was born. God consists of three entities Read more…
Life is full of ups and downs, positive and negative experiences. You may be outwardly looking fantastic, saying the right things, telling people you are fine and yet within you have doubts, fears, struggles, disappointments, pain and heartache. It doesn’t matter who you are or how old you are. It Read more…