1 John 4:1-6 There is growing interest in all kinds of spirituality – astrology, reincarnation, psychics, the healing power of crystals. What do you make of all this? Is it encouraging that at least people believe there is something beyond the material world? This passage tells us to beware – we need to test the spirits because not all are from God.
Galatians 5:16-25 There are so many conflict hotspots around the world today. But there’s actually one a good deal closer to home than we may think. It is in fact a battle raging within us as Christians. What is the cause of the conflict? And how can we experience victory rather than defeat? This passage tells us.
Galatians 5:16-25 There is much conflict around the world today, but actually one of the biggest conflict hotspots is in us as Christians. What is the cause of the conflict? And in our daily Christian lives, how can we experience victory rather than defeat? How can we win? This passage tells us.
Romans 8:1-27Joost van der Westhuizen was a household name in international rugby. He was a committed Christian, but in 2009 his life began to unravel. He became embroiled in a sex-tape and cocaine scandal. Two years later he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. He died last month aged just 45. His story highlights two struggles that everyone faces – the struggle with sin and the struggle with suffering. Where can we turn for help?
Romans 8:1-27As Christians we struggle with sin and with suffering. But God has not left us to fend for ourselves. Through the gift of his Spirit we have help in the present and hope for the future.
variousSometimes people look back nostalgically to ‘the good old days’ – but as God’s people we have never had it so good as we do today. And it’s all to do with gift of the Spirit. But what exactly did the Old Testament promise about the Spirit that we now enjoy?
variousSometimes people look back nostalgically to ‘the good old days’ – but as God’s people we have never had it so good as we do today. And it’s all to do with gift of the Spirit. But what exactly did the Old Testament promise about the Spirit that we now enjoy?
