luke 12:1-12
The opening of Luke 12, coming just after the battle-lines are drawn between Jesus and the Pharisees, collects some of Jesus’ most important teaching on dealing with opposition, fear, and social pressures.
What does God say about money
matthew 6:19-33
Jim shares a brief look at what Jesus says about money.
A Handy Guide of How to Respond to the Resurrection
luke 24:1-13, 33-49
Jim looks out how Jesus’ disciples responded to his rising from the dead, and suggests 4 steps for how we can respond to it, too.
When Darkness Reigns
Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:47-53, Luke 22:54-62, Mark 15:25-37
Through the Good Friday narrative, Carrie encourages us to embrace the crucified Jesus - the one who was not delivered out of darkness, but through it.
The Gentle King
luke 19:28-46
Palm Sunday is a reminder to keep our eyes on Jesus, the Gentle King, and His way of Peace.
Woe Woe Woe
luke 11:45-54
Looking at Jesus’ woes to the experts in the law, we ask the question, how do we respond Jesus when he shines His light into the darker areas of our lives?
A Normal Church
Acts 14:19-28
Guest speaker Chuck Freeland, one of the Senior Pastors of Catalyst Vineyard and area leaders of the vineyards in Scotland, asks the question “what does a normal church look like?” and how does our church compare with the normal we see in the scriptures.
Let the Light In
luke 11:33-44
You can take care of external behaviours without your heart being changed, but having your heart changed will lead to a natural change in external behaviours.
Clash of Kingdoms
luke 11:14-26
In the "Beelzebul" controversy, Jesus urges his hearers to choose his side in the war against the darkness.
Keep it simple. Keep it real. Keep it up.
luke 11:5-13
Some practical thoughts on persistent prayer.
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Recommended books:
How to Pray, Pete Greig
God on Mute, Pete Greig
Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster
The Life You've Always Wanted, John Ortberg.