In the last 400 years, the world has changed beyond imagination. In the midst of the wonders of the scientific age, humanity has lost something fundamental. It has rejected mystery, it has constrained wonder and worst of all, it seems to have lost its heart. John 17:3 is all about heart connection. Jesus teaches through John’s writing, “This is the key to life eternal, that we grow in...
Introduction I have been hesitant to write about tithing and stewardship because it is an uncomfortable topic and I am aware of the deep seated disputations on the subject. On the one hand, those who argue for the tithe in Christian context claim that those who do not support tithing are greedy, unfaithful and unwilling to give back to God. On the other hand, those who argue against...
Reframe your Relationship with Church This article explores how to reframe your relationship with Church. I write from the perspective of someone who was a member of a denomination for around 48 years, found my relationship with Church was failing, became “unchurched” for a period, despised organised religion and ultimately found a congregation where I could live reasonably authentically...
Recently, I heard from God in a profound and unexpected way. It gave me an insight into the fundamentals of who God is and what a relationship with God looks like. Warrior, Strong, Born Again, Death to Life, Washed Clean So, during a session where we each sought to hear what God was saying for others, I had a very powerful and profound series of interactions that went like this. A young man who I...
Does love surpass doctrine? Is unity of doctrine, knowledge and thought as important as unity of the Body of Christ itself? I suggest that most people facing this question would easily agree that love does surpass doctrine, right up until the moment they are confronted with a “significant” doctrinal difference. Sadly, Love rapidly falls by the wayside and the unity of the Body becomes a sacrifice...
Dealing with the problem of pornography is a difficulty that as many as 98% of men deal with on a regular basis. In this article we consider the problem of pornography in a biblical sense. We will show how engaging in everyday spiritual practice will at least give us a fighting chance in holding at bay the problem of pornography whilst understanding that the war within our members (Rom 7:13-25)...
In this article, I want to discuss the pain that we feel when we think that God has refused us a dream. I want to discuss unanswered prayer, understanding that God’s silence is actually an answer. If you would rather watch a video about this article, please click below. A summary video And Pharaoh said to Jacob, “How many are the days of the years of your life?” And Jacob said to Pharaoh...
In some respects, I am writing this article to remind myself what it takes to have a heart connection with God. Do you remember a time when your heart seemed to connect effortlessly with the Father? If you do, then perhaps you also understand how it feels when your heart connection with God seems broken. O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up;...
In this article, I want to explore how we can navigate to a more authentic worship of the Father and His Son, unencumbered by Ritual. I want to show how in some churches, it seems that ritual overtakes worship to our detriment. Thankfully, I have now returned to church life where ritual is kept to a minimum in favour of freely expressed worship! Caveat: It’s important to note that I first...
I have lived a life full of extravagant love that I had no idea existed. The 2019 film, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood highlights this for everyone. In particular, this scene really resonated for me. Love in Adversity In a recent Psychiatrist appointment, I related my recent experience with nightmares and flashbacks of horrible childhood matters that have recently resurfaced and become far...