The church has a long and unfortunate history of Christian overshare. From the Catholic confessional to the mid-week Bible study, believers have needed very little encouragement to spill the beans on themselves and, strictly for prayer, their neighbour. Truth be told, much of … [Read more...] about Tell it Not in Gath
Comfort
Jesus, Comfort and Joy
In the last few chapters of John, the disciples have become increasingly confused by the turn of events. They were expecting thrones, glory and a victorious kingdom to suddenly appear. They have given up everything and thought that they would gain it all back in Christ. Instead, … [Read more...] about Jesus, Comfort and Joy
All our Troubles Removed by Love
Sin troubles the mind. It plagues the conscience, burdens the soul, weakens the knees and pains the heart. But where there is great pain, there is also great pardon. Israel had sinned and her sin was great. Her cities had been destroyed and she now found herself in the misery … [Read more...] about All our Troubles Removed by Love
Jesus, Fear not Little Flock
So, here we are in Luke 12. The popularity of Jesus is soaring and the Scribes and Pharisees are looking a bit lost. And, while Jesus has not come to extinguish them just yet, and urges crowds not to rally against them, He has just dished out judgement for their hypocrisy. And … [Read more...] about Jesus, Fear not Little Flock
This is My Father’s World
As a Man, Jesus said some things that startled His listeners. He taught them to trust that He could forgive sins, something only God could do. As the incarnate, infinite and eternal God, Jesus was equally startling in that He was genuinely interested in the amount of wine at … [Read more...] about This is My Father’s World