Enduring “Endurance only comes from enduring.” This self-truth – something that seems so blatantly obvious you could wonder why it needs to be stated. Yet it stuck in my mind and I was later drawn back to the article in which the statement … [Read more...]

God’s Blessing to Us God exerts His power and love in our lives in many exceptional ways. He blesses us for humble obedience. Those blessings come in many forms: understanding His will in a matter, correction to get us back on track, wealth, rain … [Read more...]

The Middle East Conundrum One commentator wrote about current events in the Middle East as “… this crucial, combustible showdown”. Are we witnessing the spark that will ignite the Middle East? The Church has long understood the importance of … [Read more...]

Wait on God God condemns His people for their lack of trust and faith in Him. The prophets were constant in their warnings of the consequences of not trusting God (Isaiah 30:1-4). The entire book of Hosea is directed toward this aspect of Israel’s … [Read more...]

Deception “A lie goes halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get it’s pants on.” Winston Churchill Churchill’s words are a lighthearted way of acknowledging a sobering biblical truth. “So the great dragon was cast out, … [Read more...]

Firstfruit Potential This weekend we consider aspects associated with Christ building His Church. In particular, we think about what being a part of the body of Christ means to us as individuals. We are clearly moving deeper into events that shape … [Read more...]

Syncretism and Idolatry Syncretism and idolatry go hand in hand and are powerful forces of which we need to be aware. Syncretism is the mixing or blending of beliefs, practices or ideas from different cultures or religions. A prime example of … [Read more...]

Diligent Maintenance “Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke.” It’s a well-worn adage and useful at some level. We have probably all said it and haddecisions guided by it at one time or another. But is that the best principle to follow?Could we … [Read more...]

Representing God God’s intention for Israel is clearly spelled out in scripture. The nation of Israel was not created by God for its own sake. It was to be a living representation of a group of people living in harmony with it’s Creator. … [Read more...]

“Special” People In dealing with Israel after coming out of Egypt and preparing them for entry into Canaan, God told them, “For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special … [Read more...]