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...
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)...
To expand God’s community in Love is the ageless purpose of God. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. 1 Cor 15:19 (ESV) God Dwells Outside Time and Space In a previous article, I postulated that God dwells outside of time. Fundamentally, this appears to be the only possible explanation for much of what has been revealed to us about God: that...
Radical service means taking on the purpose of God and going to war against spiritual leaders of darkness and corrupt leaders.