Tag: Faith

Samson and Delilah: A Cautionary Tale About Flirting with Sin

The story of Samson and Delilah in Judges 16 is one of the Bible’s most sobering cautionary tales. It’s the story of a man chosen and anointed by God, equipped with incredible strength to deliver Israel, who fell not because of his physical weakness but because of his inability to resist temptation. Samson’s downfall serves as a warning to us today about the dangers...

Sin Thrills and Then It Kills: Planning Ahead to Avoid the Trap of Sin

Today I begin a five-week series while I'll be looking at Sin, the effect it has on our lives and how we can avoid it. I'm tackling the series because as we get older, we tend to have fewer places where we can speak openly about Sin. There is an unspoken expectation in the Christian world that does you get older you should naturally...

Reading vs Studying the bible: What is the difference?

Unlocking Deeper Understanding: What it Means to Study the Word “Read your bible!” -- You may be very familiar with hearing that phrase from your...

Who do you follow?

Following Jesus is not easy. It requires whole-hearted devotion to God as we make Christ our priority (Luke 14:26-27), considering Him our greatest gain...

Your theology can change your emotions

Have you ever been told that your feelings don’t matter? Or that you ought not to be led by your emotions but by the...

Three Things To Consider Before You Join a Church.

Looking for a new church is hard. Whether you have been in church all your life or are new to the family, finding a...

When sharing the word, don’t forget to live by it.

Have you ever found yourself in a moment of self-awareness, when you realise that while you are trying to share the gospel and tell...

Women are vital to Jesus’ story

On the 8th of March we celebrated International Women's Day, a time to acknowledge, celebrate and honour women everywhere. With this in mind, we...

Trusting God Amid Anxiety

‘The root of anxiety is failure to trust all that God has promised to be for us in Jesus’ – John Piper Anxiety is...

Why effective planning is important and how to align with God

It has become a common consensus that to reach your goals, a period of effective planning must be undertaken to provide a clear path...

Is my ministry for me or for God?

It's important that we go into ministry for the right reasons. Paul, in his letter to the church at Ephesus alludes to the reality that...

What to do in a spiritual drought

Apathy. A feeling where we lack interest and enthusiasm, a word that can be applied to various situations such as work, and studies but...

Why Does It Matter That God Is Our Father?

“Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, 'Abba, Father.' So you are no...

How to Tackle The Grey Areas in Our Faith?

There are issues we face where we can find clear guidance on how to respond in the bible, the black and white. But there...