Life-words

Brooke Cherfils takes us on the journey of Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This passage is rich with prophetic imagery and fulfilment of many Old Testament descriptions about the Messiah...

"Let us also go, that we may die with him,” says Thomas with a dark irony. Although his comment leads into a profound passage about resurrection, it is also prophetic of what it really means to follow Jesus.

Loving people in Jesus name does not mean compromising the gospel message - syncretism (blending of different religions) has no place in the church, but the gospel declares that Jesus Christ is the only way to God. The gospel requires that we take a risk in being able to love people but speak the true gospel of salvation through Jesus, not adding anything to the simple message of trusting in Jesus Christ.

God reveals Himself to us, in many ways and at many times, but He is most clearly revealed in the person of Jesus, conveyed to us through the Bible but also in his personal presence that is just as real today. Revelation is God's part, but do we respond (OUR part) in faith and trust in him?

We all want to know God. Some say it is impossible to know God - that He is beyond our knowledge and comprehension. Are you seeking to know God more? Will you be open to Him and allow Him to put his life and truth into your heart?

I saw a humorous instagram post by @churchdude.withsign that read "God told me that 202223 is going to be my year!" It's funny because sometimes people can have questionable interpretations of things they believe God has promised. But in reality, how many of us struggle with feelings of disappointment when we are not seeing answers to things that we believe God has promised us? Well, there is good news for us … our God most certainly is a God of miracles, a God who heals and delivers us from our troubles. But so often, God is more interested in the formation of our faith and character rather than just our immediate relief from suffering. There is a realm of mystery…

Jesus promised "I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matt. 28:20). This has profound implications for us in our daily lives and how we live in light of His presence and power being always with us.

First Sunday gathering after the summer break! We welcome pastors Dave and Caroline back from a month in the UK. God is with us, wherever we go and whatever we do. His presence is powerful! With the Holy Spirit's presence and power we are "SPECIAL OPS" Observe - what God is doing and how His presence is being made manifest to youPonder - think about that and what God is saying and what he's showing youScribe - write it down, with the intent to pass it on and make His name famous!

Our imagination, just like our body, mind and spirit, is affected by sin and begins life as something that can be deceived, used by Satan even. How can our imagination be trusted? Under the dominance of sinful nature, it can’t be trusted! But God wants to redeem our imagination and make it holy.