Grasping in two directions
During our evening services we’re currently taking a slow (but not slow enough) walk through the Upper Room Discourse – John’s account …
Following Jesus in our pajamas
I’ve recently finished a really interesting book – primarily aimed at church ministers – but with application for all who seek to …
The danger of making it all about us
I’ve just finished reading Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp. It has been an encouraging (in its focus on the gospel of grace) …
Saul the substitute prophet – or a King-sized mistake addendum
Yesterday I had the great privilege of preaching on 1 Samuel 14 at the church where I serve. Time didn’t permit the …
One Year On – Reflections on my first year out of Bible College
Tomorrow I will be having my first ‘annual review’ with two of the leaders in the church where I minister. It is …
Disciple-Maker Makers, or why we need to focus more on vines than trellises
I have just returned from a holiday in a well-known wine-growing region of France, but that is not why I am enthusiastic …
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch5)
In some ways this is one of the hardest chapters to summarise because it ranges over several topics, yet I also found …
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch4)
It has been a while since I have had time to do any non-essential reading, and so it is rather ironic that …
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch3)
This third chapter is called ‘Affirmed by God.’ Fernando argues that: “The ministry is so challenging that when we think of it, …
Content when life is hard
I had the daunting privilege of preaching on this subject last night. I will post an audio link when it is available, …