Let your eyes look straight ahead...do not turn to the right or the left.
Proverbs 4:25 - 27
"If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself.."
We use the expression "that's my cross to bear" for almost anything difficult in life. But I honestly don't believe that's what Jesus meant.
The Look
After Jesus was arrested and they led Him away, a rooster started to crow and Jesus turned to look at Peter.
I wonder what that look conveyed. What was the message?
Will-Power
I found myself wrestling with the uncomfortable truth that I don't have a strong enough willpower to live the Christian life the way Paul describes it...
Discipleship Sucks!
When, as a young man of about twelve or thirteen I got saved, it was kneel, confess your sins, accept Jesus as your saviour, Amen. Stand up and now you are a fully formed child of God.
Why I Hate Chamomile Tea
I really do hate chamomile tea. I have tried it. Several times. I don't like the taste, I don't like the smell, and nobody is going to convince me that I should enjoy it. So, I think I am perfectly entitled to say, I hate chamomile tea.
But what if...
"And my God shall supply all your need.."
When I read those words, one question comes to mind: What do we actually mean by "all our need"?
"I am the light of the world."
Jesus extends mercy, offers grace, and calls us to a different way of living.
If God Loves Me, Why Don’t I Feel It?
This is a topic that has been a hot debate among Christians for centuries – If God really does love me, why don’t I feel loved?
What Does the 21st Century Member of the Body of Christ Look Like?
When Jesus ascended into Heaven, He did not leave behind an institution capable of surviving on structures, programmes and weekly gatherings alone. He left behind a vulnerable Body.
Preparing the Church for Version 2.0 - Part 2 (Read Part 1 first)
If the Church is supposed to be a living, interconnected Body rather than an audience sitting in rows, then who is responsible for making that happen?