You don't have to scroll down far on your Facebook or Twitter feed to see someone that is " feeling blessed". The word “blessed” slips so easily off our lips. But what does it actually mean? What do we mean when we ask God to bless our children, our activities,...
Tag: faith
Teaching is a real blessing
When you have a particular skill and passion for something, it makes sense to put it to use in some way to serve the Lord. For me it's teaching. I love imparting knowledge to others and I feel blessed at the same time. As I share what I know, it...
Top 5: Science and Faith
As we take God's word to the world we encounter challenges and questions - ethical, spiritual, personal, pastoral - and there are many resources available to help us engage with those issues. Take a look at this month's top five for exploring questions related to science and faith...
The sacrifices of yesterday become the ashes of today
The sacrifices of yesterday become the ashes of today and need to be removed so today’s fire is not extinguished and living sacrifices can be offered to the Lord (Deut 6:1-4; Rom 12:1-2). CT Studd had it right when he said, “if Jesus Christ be God and died for me...
Mythbusters: Solving the Puzzle of How People Change
Myth #1: God just wants us to be good people who follow the rules. Myth #2: That because of grace Christians can do what they like.
Studying is a 'way of serving the Lord' – Ovidiu Buciu, Felix Arnott Prize Recipient
I realised early on, that studying wasn't just an academic exercise, but most importantly, it's a way of serving the Lord. Everything I learn isn't just for my benefit, but it's for the benefit of the church. The learning process doesn't just stop to benefit me. As I have come...
More blind faith please
Christians are often at pains to point out that, contrary to popular perception, Christian faith is not blind but rather rests on a solid foundation of evidence and reason. Yet there is a place for blind faith in some measure, for didn’t Jesus say to Thomas “Blessed are those who...