Starting this week, Christians from different traditions will begin their observance of Lent. Although the Apostle Paul instructs the Colossians “not to let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new moon ceremonies or Sabbath.” (Col 2:16-17), I am aware...

I arrived home yesterday evening from the annual Life in the Spirit conference. As ever, I found myself both challenged and encouraged. There is however one phrase which seems to have lodged itself in my mind. My close friend Sam Ward, Director of the Eden Network said that ‘the opposite...

Whenever I read the books of Moses, I am again surprised by the frequent mentions of blood, guts and thunder. How then should we deal with such horror in an age where some simply focus on the love, mercy and kindness of our Heavenly Father? Should we be embarrassed and...

Earlier this week, I was again reading the life of Joseph from the book of Genesis. Despite having read the passage on dozens of occasions, the story again gripped me. Having been born with a proverbial silver spoon in his mouth, Joseph was sold into slavery, prospered as head of...

Last Friday I had the responsibility of leading and speaking at my father’s funeral. Although, as you can imagine, it was a difficult time, it was also an incredible privilege, to both honour my father and the God he served. Immediately before the committal, we read Psalm 103. In the...