Monthly Archives: Oct 2023

One of the frustrating things about preaching is that in preparation I always learn more than I can share in the sermon. In order to give the sermon focus and keep it within a reasonable time there are always some … Continue reading →

Sometimes a book comes along that really stirs things up in the Christian world. A couple of years ago a young scholar called Matthew Bates caused just such a stir with a book called “Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, … Continue reading →

“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” : Psalm 43:5 The great Victorian preacher Charles Spurgeon called … Continue reading →

Its been a week now since the horrific events in Israel and a week of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. My tv has been showing pictures of horrific scenes, having worked at the scene of a terrorist attack I don’t need … Continue reading →

My single biggest discouragement in my Christian life and my single biggest discouragement in our church life is prayer. I am disappointed I don’t seem to see more of my prayers answered. I am disappointed often in my own prayer … Continue reading →

Jesus bursts on to the stage of human history with an extraordinary invitation and challenge to ordinary people. Simon Peter and Andrew, a couple of ordinary fishermen were busy with the ordinary stuff of life, they were knee-deep in the … Continue reading →

Originally, I did some study on 1 Peter 3:15 for Sunday, but it didn’t make the cut, but I thought some of my thoughts might be worth sharing.  “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to … Continue reading →