As countries tentatively start to lift restrictions, workplaces start to reopen and soon churches, how are we to respond as it is clear we won't and shouldn't revert back to our old habits within the church and how we reach out to the world. First and foremost church a church is not a building but … Continue reading A new world beckons

This week I feel that the Lord wants me to write about my thoughts on honesty, and how as followers of Christ we are meant to live our lives. I've always lived by the old motto 'honesty is the best policy', and from experience it hasn't done me any harm. As readers of this blog … Continue reading Honesty

Psalm 95:1-3 says we are to "sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods." [NRSV] During … Continue reading Praise Him

This week I'm going to be giving my thoughts on 'temptation' and how the enemy can subtly tempt us during our daily lives, which can sometimes cause us to slowly drift from God. The enemy started tempting mankind from the outset with Adam and Eve, and hasn't stopped since. It's amazing how three words can … Continue reading Temptation

A question to ourselves, how often do we actually take time out to study Scripture? If we're being honest to ourselves it's probably less than we should be. For me personally I'm a 'night owl' and like most people my 'to do' list at night can be lengthy, it's got to a point that I've … Continue reading Studying Scripture

In Matthew 22:39 Jesus tells us the second most important Commandment is to "love your neighbour as yourself" [NRSV]. When I was a child I thought that was pretty easy as our neighbours next door were a kind couple, so being kind to them wasn't going to be a hard effort. Fast forward thirty plus … Continue reading God calls us to Love our Neighbour

When we ask God for forgiveness do we mean it? As it's not a case of doing wrong, feeling guilty and asking God for forgiveness and then carry on as normal; for some that's what they believe / think forgiveness is. My understanding of forgiveness is that when I ask for forgiveness (which unfortunately is … Continue reading Repentance

Today's post I feel the Lord wants me to put forward my thoughts on 'why does God allow suffering?'. I know it would be easy to cover suffering and Covid-19 and why is God allowing it. But I don't think another post on 'is God punishing mankind' or 'we live in a fallen world', will … Continue reading Why does God allow Suffering?

As society is getting use to living in uncertain times, where queues are lengthy due to social distancing, people having to self-isolate, children not being able to visit parents or loved ones, having to work from home etc. We are being challenged / encouraged by our church leaders to show God's love and mercy for … Continue reading Evangelism during a Lockdown

I had a weird experience yesterday in clearing my desk at work, as it looks like from next week I'll be working from home. Unfortunately there will be those who will have had to clear their desk, locker for the last time, due to losing their jobs. As each day passes it's becoming clearer that … Continue reading Perseverance