Is It Wrong to Get People Involved to Keep Them Coming to Church?
This article explores the delicate balance between fostering a sense of belonging through church involvement and ensuring individuals are spiritually ready for responsibilities. While assigning roles can create connection and purpose, premature involvement risks overwhelming new believers, fostering superficial faith, or creating a culture of entitlement. True belonging arises from discipleship... Continue reading
Discerning the Right Timing to Teach Holiness
The article emphasizes the importance of teaching holiness progressively, starting with inward transformation before introducing external standards. It highlights that those in ministry must embrace personal holiness as part of their preparation, modelling Christlike behaviour in private before it becomes evident in public ministry. The article advises praying for discernment to teach holiness at ... Continue reading
Dressing for Worship: Am I Honouring God?
The article emphasizes the importance of offering God our best, not merely what is convenient or comfortable. It encourages self-reflection to ensure our choices—whether in dress, preparation, or daily actions—reflect reverence for God. It stresses balance, avoiding extremes of overindulgence or carelessness, and highlights that honouring God is not about rigidly following rules but about livi... Continue reading
While caring for my 2-year-old granddaughter, I noticed her natural trust and innocence. She doesn’t judge people’s motives or hold grudges. This made me realize how often I let past hurts cause me to assume the worst in others. Jesus tells us to be like little children — forgiving, trusting, and pure in thought (Matthew 18:3). Even when people have bad intentions, God protects us, just l... Continue reading
When Boundaries Limit Faith: Trusting God to Do the Impossible
This blog discusses how to balance personal boundaries with faith. It emphasizes the importance of praying for clarity to discern if boundaries protect health or hinder faith. It also highlights the need to check motives to ensure boundaries are based on trust, not fear. The blog encourages being willing to stretch beyond comfort, relying on God's strength, and trusting that He will provide the ne... Continue reading
This article highlights the importance of recognising that all victories and successes come from God. David's act of pouring out water as a drink offering to the Lord demonstrates the principles of acknowledging God as the Source and choosing worship over self-indulgence. Success should be seen as an opportunity to honor God and remain humble and devoted. Continue reading