Enabling Wholeness Through the Renewing of Minds
There is no question that believers receive the Holy Spirit, yet this raises many questions, many of which, sadly, divide believers unnecessarily. What may we learn from the experience of the apostle John and his community that will keep us in faith and unity?
The apostle John felt so deeply for his followers that he wanted them to drink deeply of the Spirit, have a transforming experience and life with God. Yet his communities struggled and divided. How can we know that we have fellowship with God, since that is of prime importance?
Celebrity is as celebrity does and our vacuous popular culture wouldn’t have it any other way.
I have two ‘hobbies’ that have taken over my life these days: running and motorcycling. They are not for me simply hobbies; they are a lifestyle choice, although they don’t really go together very typically, do they? Speaking of being atypical, I witnessed two events this past weekend which highlight how people can act contrary to their expected character.
The Bible is our primary source for Christian faith and practice, but how exactly do we live out a biblical worldview?
Amos, a simple shepherd, was called to be a prophet of God. In his simplicity he was enabled to deliver some powerful messages to God’s people and reveal some important insights into God’s nature. Are we simple? Can God use even us?
Despite the contemporary infatuation with relativism, truth is absolutely based on the nature of God, and those who know the truth experience the glorious freedom of the children of God!
An individual’s salvation impacts their eternal life, but also makes a difference to their family, their neighbourhood, their country, the creation and even the spiritual realm. Let us engage the battle by being prepared!
The Reuters news service had this report on a man who cheated his way to a 3rd place finish in a recent marathon race in Northern England. Read :: Marathon man undone by bus trip | Reuters As one who ran his first marathon this year, I am sad and disappointed that someone would so [...]
God was able to fulfil his promise to Abraham despite his lack of understanding and faith. Will we be brave enough to learn from Abraham’s mistakes, as much as from his faithfulness?
I am a Canadian-Australian, postmodern Christ-follower and missional church leader, who simply wants to realise whatever potential God created into him, to live healthy and whole so that I might encourage and inspire others to draw close to God, our Creator, Saviour, Lord and Friend. With my wife and children, I like to travel (especially overseas), ride my motorcycle (a 1999 HD Sportster 1200S), read and research for my doctorate, watch movies, run, drink coffee, eat ice cream and generally get out-of-doors as much as possible. [Read More …]