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…
He is Here – in the Valley Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 Over this Advent season in preparation of our heart and minds for Christmas we will be reflecting on the tag line – He is Here – and ways in which that is witnessed in our human experience. We’re…
Psalm 42 is the lament of an individual thirsty for God, hopeful, removed from the opportunity to worship with the people of God, and in deep despair. It is the voice of a spiritual believer, depressed, longing for renewal, struggling with doubts and fears, but holding to hope and faith in the living God. Psalm 42…
Matthew 12:15–21 (NLT) 15 But Jesus knew what they were planning. So he left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them, 16 but he warned them not to reveal who he was. 17 This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah concerning him: 18 “Look at my Servant, whom I…
During the season of Advent we have centred our reflection upon Romans 15:7-13, with our key text being vs 13. Today we consider the way of peace. What does that look like? How can I experience that? If God is promising peace why does our Throughout the book of Romans Apostle Paul reveals the way of peace. Romans 15:7-13 (NLT) 7 Therefore,…
Romans 15:7-13 (NLT) 7 Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. 8 Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors. 9 He also came so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercies…
Romans 15:7-13 (NLT) 7 Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. 8 Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors. 9 He also came so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercies…
