We’re almost there. New year resolution is that expression of hope in the future. Philippians 4:6 Don’t worry about anything, instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done,
Joy that lasts is Advent Joy. “Hector and the search for happiness” – (François Lelord) Hector (Simon Pegg) is a quirky psychiatrist who has become tired of his humdrum life, yet he’s offering advice to patients who are just not getting happier. And then he felt very afraid because he wondered whether these unhappy people were contagious. So he…
The Kingdom of peace was brought near in Jesus. We are called to live out this peace reality, the Shalom of God here and now.
For most people hoping is something that they do. But the Bible talks about hope as something we can have. Psalm 42:5 (NLT) 5 Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Saviour. Once upon a time, there was a season…
Freedom is an interesting word in our culture – it could imply that there are no restraints or boundaries, ‘I can do whatever I want, and it doesn’t matter how it impacts anyone else’. Galatians 5:13 (NLT) 13 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your…
As followers of Jesus, we are invited into his mission of making disciples. Our expression of mission will look different in different places and different times, but we hold on to our core value of making Jesus known in all we say and do, seeing people’s lives transformed by Him. the message of Jesus and…
Our communities are open to everyone, but our identity centres on our shared experience of being followers of Jesus. This key value distinctively shapes our practice in discipleship, discernment, decision making and community building
What do you think of when I use the word ‘branding’? It may conjure up images of cattle with distinctive symbol burned into its skin (thought to have begun with the ancient Egyptians around 2700bc). The term has been extended to mean a strategic personality for a product or company, so that “brand” now suggests…
People say ‘I’m a practical person, just don’t worry about the theory.’ Paul responds ‘It’s when things are difficult that i come back to the foundations.’ Romans 1:1–7 (NLT) 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News.…
Rev Dr Melinda Cousins presented a paper to the national Baptist conference and started a conversation that has resulted in a nationwide resource being developed now referred to as ‘the Values Project.’ This is her overview of what will a four part series here at VHBC.