Islam claims to be the fasting-growing religion in the world today. This expansion is achieved partly through the relatively high birth rate of Muslim societies but also through dawa, by which people are persuaded to adopt its values and outlook.
Church vs. Kingdom
27 July 2010 By 1 Comment
There is always so much negative energy directed at the Church and churches in our day and age. What will happen when churches fight back and become all they can be? If we were to consider our commitment, energy, abilities, gifts, resources, money, etc, in relation to the St John’s mission, we will all discover how we might better engage appropriately at all levels of the vision of the church.
Strategic Disruptions
8 July 2010 By Leave a Comment
Whether you’re a pastor or involved in any other form of employment, disrupting our rhythms for the sake of creativity and life enhancement is always a worthwhile pursuit.
Saying “I Will Do It In The Future” Is an Excuse for Failure
6 July 2010 By Leave a Comment
In personal development, “do not put off till tomorrow what can be done today” really is a key concept (the best ones are usually this simple). The fact is, we can make all sorts of plans for ourselves, our families, our careers that we want to, but unless we start actually acting on those plans, they will never be fulfilled. Which, again, goes without saying; yet, how many of us are stuck in this trap? I know I am.
The Gift of Holiness
6 July 2010 By Leave a Comment
To glorify God with the people of God is a great honour, and the Holy Spirit equips for that task. In fulfilling their commission, the early Church discovered a life seemingly beyond our comprehension. Must it remain so?
The Gift of Prophecy
6 July 2010 By Leave a Comment
Declaring the praises of God is a great responsibility and the Holy Spirit equips us to accomplish that task. Let us not be distracted from the True Gift and so miss accomplishing our commission!
The Gift of Salvation
6 July 2010 By 1 Comment
If not for the Holy Spirit, our eyes would not be open to the truth and we would not receive salvation. Let us follow this Wisest of Guides into life free, abundant and everlasting.
The Gift of Promise
6 July 2010 By Leave a Comment
God’s plan to reconcile fallen humanity to himself had been building up to the gift of the Holy Spirit. Are we ready to receive this gift and use it wisely?
The Gift Of Presence
6 July 2010 By Leave a Comment
The gift of the Spirit’s presence both in human history and our own individual life, has made, and continues to make, a difference that cannot be ignored. Receiving this blessed gift for the first time or again should be our first priority!
