We’ve all experienced how frustrating it can be to relate to someone who is self-centred. But at some level we’re all self-centred, and that’s compounded by the self-serving, self-gratifying, self-promoting culture we’re living in. As a result, the journey to maturity as a Christian is a journey from selfishness to selflessness, and the path we take on that journey is serving others.
Read MoreOur thought lives are not something we’re very intentional about, thoughts just seem drift in and out at random. But the quality of our lives are determined by the quality of our thoughts, which is why the main area we experience God’s transformation is in our thought life.
Read MoreEverybody’s busy these days. It’s the unquestioned norm in our culture and it’s driving us to run our our lives at maximum capacity — and then some. But how do we get off the mouse-wheel of busyness: we need margin. Since time is our most valuable resource, we need to create space for what matters most.
Read MoreDistractions are a threat to any relationship, especially our relationship with God. One has to look no further than the our addiction to mobile phones to see how distracted we’ve become. But distractions come in all different forms, so it’s important to identify the things that are distracting you and ask God for a plan to deal with them.
Read MoreOne issue that undermines our relationship with God is our disappointment when He doesn’t do what we hoped He would do. But some of the great heroes of the Bible encountered disappointment with God, their stories help us learn how to move on from our disappointment and not let it hinder our trust in God.
Read MoreThe foundation for everything in the Christian life is our relationship with Jesus. He desires a real relationship with every person. But just like couples who once had a vibrant relationship can grow apart over time, we can lose our love for Jesus even as we do things ‘for’ Him. But Jesus doesn’t want people to do things for Him, He wants people who know His love and love Him in return.
Read MoreThe Christmas Period is a busy and stressful one and it can be easy to miss Jesus all together at this time of the year. Today we take a look at the song of the angels, which was sung on the day of His birth. As we do we learn about how God chose to live out his purposes on the earth through everyday people like you and me.
Read MoreWhat if we could experience genuine peace during the holidays? It’s possible, but often we’re looking for peace in the wrong places. Zechariah’s song reveals something about Jesus — that he would guide us on the path of peace that isn’t based on our circumstances, but on His presence.
Read MoreUnderstanding a God we can’t see can be difficult. God understood that, so He sent Jesus to be Immanuel ‘God with us’, so we could see for ourselves what He was truly like. And through His life and death, Jesus demonstrated over and over again that God is love.
Read MoreThere are times when God will give us difficult assignments. No one knows this better than Mary. When Gabriel told Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus, there were serious implications for her life and her reputation. But when she said yes, she put God’s plan of redemption in motion.
Read MoreLuke’s gospel records 4 different songs of praise surrounding the birth of Jesus; each revealing different aspects of the nature and purpose of Jesus. Simeon’s song occurs at the climatic moment of his life as he held the infant Jesus. In that moment, understood that Jesus had come to bring salvation not just for Israel, but for all nations.
Read MoreAs Christians we have been set free by Jesus, but so many of us continue to live as though we’re still slaves to the things of our past. This week we take a look at what it means to truly live as free people.
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