Biblical Stewardship (1): It’s not all about finances
When someone mentions stewardship, we often think stewardship = finances, but what does the Bible say about stewarding circumstances, revelation, information, time?
Our Advocate – Holy Spirit and Jesus
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of LIFE - He is LIFE ITSELF sent to us as the personal indwelling presence of God. How are we to know Him so personally?
In season and out of season – stay on purpose
Paul says to Timothy, and hence to us, "Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season; Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching."
The gospel comes with a house key
"The gospel comes with a house key," shares Jylan and Nathan as they are commission to serve God in Japan as carriers of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Sharing our stories of God at work in our lives
It is so encouraging when we share our stories of God's work in our lives. Caroline leads us in an encouragement to recall and write down some of the good things that God has been showing His kindness and faithfulness.
Anointed for beauty and for glory – the image of redemption.
The Church - God's people - are anointed for beauty and for glory, together God is making a "living" temple that declares His message of salvation, redemption, and restored intimacy with Him.
Stretching and developing your spiritual muscles of faith
Is God wanting to stretch your 'faith muscles'? Over the past months I have sensed a stirring around stretching the spiritual muscle of faith.
Prosperity of soul, healing, and freedom from condemnation
Prosperity of soul, healing, and freedom from condemnation are all connected. We cannot hold onto sin and shame and fully receive God's healing at the same time. Prosperity of soul means the transformation of our heart, mind, will and emotions - taking God at His word.
God wants to fill and empower all His people with Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit gives unique gifts and ministry to everyone who believes in Jesus and is part of His body. God wants to fill, empower and use all his people to bless and to grow His kingdom.
Community life following Jesus
Jesus has called us into his "school of love" as we learn to love as he does in a context of community and commitment to one another.