4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, … Read More
Giving thanks with all our hearts
1 LORD, I will give thanks to you with all my heart. I will tell about all the wonderful things you have done. 2 I will be glad and full of joy because of you. Most High God, I will sing the praises of your name. – Psalm 9:1-2 Dear Brothers and Sisters, How good are you at “giving thanks … Read More
Dealing with guilt
1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. – Psalm 51:1-2 Dear Brothers and Sisters, How do you deal with guilt? Guilt is something all of us have felt at one time or another. Guilt … Read More
Torn away … for a short time
17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavoured the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-18 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I hope this finds you well. Last Sunday we live-streamed … Read More
Real hope
5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. 6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress; I shall not be shaken. – Psalm 62:5-6 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With the recent advancement in Covid-19 vaccines, there is great hope in the air. The development and distribution of the … Read More
Finding comfort in Jesus
33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. 34 ‘Where have you laid him?’ he asked ‘Come and see, Lord,’ they replied. 35 Jesus wept. – John 11:33-35 Dear Brothers and Sisters, This week, as a nation, we were faced with the tragic … Read More
The Lord is my helper
God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’6 So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’ – Hebrews 13:5-6 Dear Brothers and Sisters, The last 9 months have taken its toll on many of us. We feel tired and worn out … Read More
The Son, sustaining all things by his powerful word
3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. – Hebrews 1:3 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I hope and pray you all had a peaceful Christmas and New Year. This past Christmas and New Year, for many of us, was filled with disappointment. Last … Read More
A peaceful and Christ-filled Christmas
6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. – Luke 2:6-7 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year has been a hard year … Read More
True peace
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.’ – Luke 2:13-14 All of us can think of things that naturally go together: so, Christmas dinner and turkey; The Two Ronnie’s; Eric and … Read More