‘Come, Holy Spirit, come’….how often have we heard that reprise, whether in traditional or Pentecostal churches. Even evangelicals, and others, will ‘seek the leading of the Holy Spirit’, or the help and assistance of Him to move in power, and yet does He actually feel welcome? Do we actually know Him? We are talking about … More Welcoming the Holy Spirit means His gifts as well…all of them
It is perhaps hard now for us, now around 2000 years fro Jesus’ Crucifixion, to truly appreciate the reality of that dreadful price He paid. And yet, some 1000 years before it the Lord Himself prophecies through David what He went through in Psalm 22. Consider just these verses alone. Psalms 22:14-18 I am … More We abandoned Him and yet Jesus paid our price
Sadly we read of another example of the fall of leadership in large churches, and it seems perhaps the same trap created by themselves…believing as the anointed they are untouchable, and certainly by those of the flock. It also seems they think they are the head of the church, and in control of it. Regardless … More Leaders …fear the Lord, and walk humbly before Him
As we ponder the wonderful news of the rescue of the 12 boys and their soccer coach from the caves near Chiang Rai, in the hills of northern Thailand, let us also rejoice in the prophetic messages it reveals. For hundreds of years our Lord Jesus Christ has sent prophets and missionaries to this beautiful … More The miracle of Thailand
“For all those things My hand has made, And all those things exist,” Says the Lord. “But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word.” (Isaiah 66:2) There is a place reserved for the humble, those of a broken and contrite … More The place of the humble
Our faith in Christ, and truly knowing Him (the saving knowledge of Christ), is not something that comes without challenge or trouble, and in fact it is guaranteed by the Lord that we will walk in the road of suffering. Often this message is overlooked in the post modern gospel preaching, but is central to … More Real faith…when the rubber hits the road
It is perhaps to easy to overlook the power of the Blood of Christ. His life offered once that shed His blood for the remission of sins, salvation, and sanctification for all those who pursue Him, is such a sublime truth its depth can misunderstood. Consider these verses from Hebrews. Hebrews 9:22 – 10:14 And … More The Power of the Blood of Christ
While Russia may think it can move on and progress its kingdom growth, know this President Putin and the people of that proud nation, the Lord Jesus Christ has not forgotten you crime in Crimea. See here for some insight to your mistake. The Lord God is the vindicator, and will take vengeance for the … More God has not forgotten the Crimean crime of Russia
Following is in response to the Uniting Church of Australia consideration of Same Sex Marriage, particularly as proposed to be supported at the next Assembly meeting in July 2018. Thank God, there are those present who will be opposing such a move as it goes much deeper than the issue of same sex marriage. Introduction … More Uniting Church of Australia at the Crossroads
As US President Donald Trump meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore today, with the two sides expected to discuss denuclearisation and a possible peace declaration, and South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in saying that his country hopes for a successful meeting, the world’s expectation are mixed. Importantly, it is the first time a sitting US … More Korean Peninsula
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