This week I was reminded of a fairly unknown verse in the book of Haggai. God’s people had returned from exile with the express purpose of rebuilding the temple. Yet, within months of their return we read; ‘the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai: “Why are you living in luxurious...

A couple of weeks ago I shared briefly about ‘hymns, psalms and spiritual songs’. This phrase is used twice by the Apostle Paul in his letters to the churches. Firstly, in Ephesians 5:19 and secondly in Colossians 3:16. When writing to the Ephesians, Paul suggests that this is the outworking...

I have just returned from the annual Life in the Spirit Conference. Although always a great time, this year felt especially fruitful. However, as we all know, life is not a perpetual conference or a never ending holiday. There is for us all the challenge, to get on with the...