We are living in difficult, and for some, dark times. People are asking, ‘Where is God?’. When tragedy strikes or things go seriously wrong, people often ask that question.
Thought for the week (Page 4)
Many of those who have had a relationship with the living God have asked, often in desperation, why is this happening to me, or why is that happening to them? These questions have been asked countless times over the centuries and many are recorded for us in God’s Word where even great men and women of God were asking them.
A birthday celebration. That’s what Christmas is all about. But is it accurate to say that Jesus has a birthday in the same sense that you or I do? Did life begin for Jesus with his first breath of Judean air? Unlike us, Jesus existed before his birth. In fact, Jesus existed before there was air to breathe, long before the world was born …
As great as the teaching of John the Baptist was, it was nothing compared to Jesus’ teaching. And how well John the Baptist understood his role and stuck to it. What amazing clarity of purpose.
How can we know God? I believe he has given us several pointers…
“… but grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” When Paul wrote these words, he was concerned for those who could be led astray or simply give up on their faith. So, he encouraged them to grow …
As mentioned in our online sermon this weekend, there do appear to be risks associated with dwelling on heaven …
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