Until now, Jesus has used Capernaum as a base for ministry. He has headed out from there on short stints and then returned. Chapter 8 in Luke marks a change in the way Jesus has been doing ministry among the people. At this point, He leaves Capernaum and begins moving from … [Read more...] about Jesus, Women Who Serve
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That the World May See
Hope is energising and is the result of a hopeful vision. Without hope, we are resigned to either indifference or despair. And without a hopeful vision, we are destined to walk around aimlessly as we slowly waste away. (Proverbs 29:18). And, so, as Christians, we need to have … [Read more...] about That the World May See
Beyond the Jolly Fat Man
Despite what we might think we are teaching our kids, most of them are perceptive enough to work out the priorities in life by the questions we ask. "Did you have fun (play the fool)?" Where you entertained (to hold the mind captive)?" "Were you amused (to deceive, … [Read more...] about Beyond the Jolly Fat Man
Jesus, God’s Delight
John, a cousin of Jesus, turned up on the scene baptising the people of Judah with a baptism of repentance for the remission of sin. Jesus came along insisting that John baptise Him also (Matthew 3:1-17). Why? Jesus didn't need His sins washed away. In fact, His sinlessness … [Read more...] about Jesus, God’s Delight
Jesus, Always Present
Jesus is the eternal ever-present Son of God who not only created and sustains the universe but entered into it as a Mediator because He loves it and because He has chosen to save it. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with … [Read more...] about Jesus, Always Present