In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 What comes to your mind when you are told to “just admit it”? Is it something positive or...
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23 Sometimes, I think of how amazing it might have been to spend time with Jesus and get to know him the way his disciples did. To have the chance to...
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Christmas is usually a very busy time for most people. There are parties to attend, gifts to buy, families to visit, friends to celebrate with. While it’s a good time to enjoy the...
As a church, we want to reach out to the world with the good news of Jesus but many of us don’t know where to begin. Prof. Alister McGrath has had a great deal of experience in presenting and defending the faith publicly and has also written extensively on this topic. It’s our...
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10a Our lives are so jam-packed with never-ending to-do lists, must-watch television shows, daily chores and challenges, finances, relationships… not to mention fear and anxiety about the future. Sometimes we wonder how to place stop-loss...
But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them – bringing swift destruction on themselves. Many will follow their depraved conduct and...
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes. Romans 1:16 People love to do things they are comfortable with, and avoid anything uncomfortable. Fear of public speaking makes a juggernaut of discomfort! It has its own name...
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 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 Our culture attempts to secularise Christmas through Santa...
“This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 13:49-50 In late June, a level-four-alarm fire swept through Ngau...
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 I am an educator with the responsibility of inspiring the hearts and minds of the next generation of leaders. However, the primary concern of...