‘Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.’ Philippians 1:1-2. NOTE PAUL’S “AND”: 1. Paul AND Timothy, 2. Bishops AND…
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1. Don’t post when you are drunk. 2. Don’t post when you are angry. 3. Don’t post when you are dumb. 4. Don’t post when you are bored. 5. Don’t post when you think you are right. WHEN CAN WE POST? 1. When you have prayed. 2. When you have heard from…
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Having been in the ministry of the church for over 40 years, I have had time to observe many leaders both in their public and private lives. Being a flawed person, I am not in any way criticising anyone. However, I do believe there are some basic social behaviours that are…
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Donald Trump is now President elect of the great nation of America. The church never votes for a person, but for a platform of policies. Our question is always: What platform best enables the church to fulfil its mission? Isaiah 43 says, “Behold I will do a new thing.” In…
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‘But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.’ Galatians 6:4 The Bible is filled with eternal wisdom that leads to a life of blessing. Here are three little…
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I am an early riser and love to walk to our little local coffee shop and have devotions overlooking the bay. I have to wait until 6:30am before they will make me a coffee, as they don’t open until 7am. It is so peaceful until around 7am, when the owner of…
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‘But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation…’ Hebrews 6:9 1. BUT Christianity is the eternal BUT that changes everything. We were lost in sin BUT Christ died for us. 2. BELOVED You join the ranks of the beloved when you receive…
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We live in a world where the cacophony of sounds foisted upon us can be way beyond irritating, to downright offensive. 1. THE BARKING OF A DOG The offensive sound of a dog barking at shadows and perceived fears has brought neighbours to blows. Many a night’s sleep has been…
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