Hope in the Shadow of Empire: Living as Missionaries in Babylon

Hope in the Shadow of Empire: Living as Missionaries in Babylon

The story of Daniel teaches us that living faithfully as God's people in the shadow of empire requires resolve to be distinct yet engaged, embracing vulnerability and boldness as we use the gifts God has given us—ultimately following Jesus, who conquered the empire of sin through weakness and calls us to do the same.

The Practice of Unity: a forgiving presence

The Practice of Unity: a forgiving presence

The practice of unity—built on physical presence, patient forbearance, and forgiveness modelled on God's own forgiveness of us—is the foundation of a healthy church community and can only be sustained through the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our healed hearts.

The Lift Model of the Heart

The Lift Model of the Heart

We must always engage our heart when studying God’s Word. This is how we experience transformation.

Outsiders and Insiders: The Story of Jesus' Death

Jesus, the ultimate insider, became an outsider through His crucifixion so that we—spiritual outsiders estranged from God—could become insiders in His family, invited to respond with generous, sacrificial lives like Joseph of Arimathea and Simon of Cyrene.

When We Fail Ourselves

When We Fail Ourselves

We all have failures, some of them spectacular. How do we recover? In this story about Peter and Judas we learn about remorse, repentance, and the God who is always inviting us back.

The Main Thing

The Main Thing

What is the main thing? How do we keep focussed on the main thing?