After his resurrection, Jesus spent another forty days preparing the apostles for his ascension and for Pentecost, when they would be empowered by the Holy Spirit. During these forty days of...

I did not recognise my writing at first because of the edit made to the title, which is perfectly fine by the way. I realise the way I think is not always understood by others. I have a sense of...

As he draws his letter to the seven churches to a close, John paints a picture of the eternal glory and divine presence that awaits in the New Jerusalem. For Christians under persecution in the first...

Have you ever settled for less in your relationships? Healthy relationships don’t come easy and there is always a temptation to avoid the hard work they require. So, when there’s conflict, we may...

In our world, we have many things that come with warnings attached, such as the chemicals we may use in our homes and garden pesticides. Cigarette packets now are printed with warnings of serious...

The book of Revelation is intended for all believers in all ages. With all the present chaos and turbulence that pervades the present geopolitical landscape, Christians need not become agitated about...

Paul did not have that perfect life, a life that we all dream of, and continue to seek, he had many trials to endure. We all have our difficulties in life. I was reading about an incident on my local...

I enjoy watching murder mystery programmes that are full of twists and turns, red herrings, cul-de-sacs, suspense, deception and intrigue, all the while keeping the viewer guessing about the identity...

‘Circle, circle, dot, dot, now I got my cootie shot. Circle, circle, square, square, now I got them everywhere.’ Is a common playground rhyme chanted to tease or exclude another kid. As humans, it...

In Paul’s second letter to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul speaks very boldly about the nature of his ministry and the motivation that drives his message. Chapter 5 of 2 Corinthians...

Growing up in the Pacific, my fellow islanders and I have always been blessed with a rich heritage of culture, tradition, and faith. Just as the waves shape our shores, Christ’s love shapes our...

As beings with a human nature, we are all intimately acquainted with our old selves. If anyone needs a reminder, all they have to do is read Colossians 3, which paints a pretty good picture. Paul goes...

I never planned on becoming an enemy of God, but sooner or later we all chose the defiant way of life. So why is it that we are so easily swayed to take that path? There before the first man and woman...

Probably the most famous psalm in the psalter begins, ‘The Lord is my shepherd’ (Psalm 23:1). It is a profound metaphor depicting and affirming God’s loving care. The Lord our shepherd: ...

Have you ever misheard the lyrics to a song in a way that drastically changed the meaning? Most of us have done this at one time or another, perhaps you even had a favourite song that you only...

Visits from God’s messengers are threads that run through Jewish history, as recorded throughout the Old Testament. So although Mary was ‘troubled’ at the appearance of an angel, it was not an...

Have you ever run across a scripture you memorised years ago and have it slap you in the face with the fact that you haven’t fully updated your interpretation of it recently? That happened to me...

How many choices do we make in a day? Hundreds, thousands? From getting out of bed, to what we eat for breakfast, to picking up our phones or our Bibles, everything in our entire day requires choices....

Have you ever been frustrated to the point of tears? I bet you already have a view of my week. I, like everyone else, have a breaking point. I know I am weak compared to the strength, majesty, and...

Revelation chapter 5 offers a profound glimpse into the worship that unfolds in the heavenly realm. It depicts heavenly beings and the redeemed uniting in an awe-inspiring symphony of praise to God...

The historian and moralist known as Lord Acton held the opinion that a person’s sense of morality diminishes as their power increases. You have probably heard quoted some version of his statement,...

Philippians chapter 3 contains one of the most heartfelt autobiographical accounts written by the Apostle Paul. It tells of his own spiritual journey and what he came to realise was of far greater...

When it comes to making choices in life, very few can be labelled as one and done. Life is full of change. I often tell myself not to get too comfortable with the way things are, as nothing ever stays...

As a Grace Communion International pastoral resident, I was challenged with the idea of narrowing down the places where we ate, studied, had coffee, etc. The consistency would enable us to develop...

I bought a small plant with pink blossoms all over it, but before the blossoms could open, they dropped off one by one. My heart sank with every loss, but I soon figured out that the plant had not...

In his recording of the revelation of Jesus Christ, John calls him the ‘faithful witness’. The Greek word for ‘witness’ is martus, from which we get the word ‘martyr’. Originally, the word...

In the 2008 musical comedy Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog the titular character, Dr. Horrible struggles to explain his motivation for being a villain and wanting to disrupt society. He tells the...

Crucifixion was final. It was effective and permanent. Nobody came back from that, but then it’s claimed that Jesus did. Jesus had promised that death could not hold him (Matthew 16:21) and the...

In the opening of what is often referred to as ‘the resurrection chapter’, the apostle Paul makes a surprising statement: ‘I declare unto you’ he announces to his audience,...

The darkness of the tomb has been shattered. The silence of death has been broken by the triumphant cry, ‘He is risen!’ On the glorious Easter morning, we gather to celebrate the resurrection of...

Yogi Berra, the famous baseball legend, said a lot of things that made people scratch their heads and sometimes laugh. In 1973, when his team was way behind, he came up with the phrase, ‘It...

Many years ago, a little village in Austria was about to be taken by Napoleon’s conquering army. It was Easter morning. At dawn the bells of the village pealed out across the countryside,...

Mary Magdalene was distraught. She had gone up to Jesus’ tomb very early on the first Easter Sunday, along with Joanna, Salome, and Mary the mother of James. They were carrying spices with which to...

Holy Saturday is the day that lies between. It is a time of waiting. On the day before – Good Friday – we remember the horrors of Jesus’ crucifixion and mourn his death. We consider the part we...