The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump captured the world’s attention due to the violence of the act and the mayhem it would have caused had it been successful. President Trump was perhaps one centimetre away from death and had turned his head slightly to read the stats from his teleprompter, unusual because he strongly dislikes using… Read More »
Have you considered the lifestyle challenge of Acts 13:22? I have, and have found myself sadly short of the mark, but… I aspire to it! I’ll explain. In Acts 13:22, we encounter a profound declaration from God that has intrigued theologians and believers alike: “I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart,… Read More »
There appears to be a significant surge in church planting at this time across a wide spectrum of denominations and church groups, not just in the UK but also around the world, despite the difficult circumstances that everyone faces. There are a few challenges (actually, there are many!) leaders face in dealing with these challenges, but there is… Read More »
If you want God’s best in your life and desire to make your life count, you likely need to be prepared to travel a road that includes a measure of adversity. This road is ever-present, and it is incredible how God uses these challenging times to shape us, making us fit for His purposes. Adversity is a reality… Read More »
The Urgent Question of Christ’s Return As a new Christian in a Pentecostal church, I grew up with the regular question, “Can Jesus return at any moment?” It affected everything I did, including the terrifying prospect of what would happen if Jesus returned while I was at the cinema! Happily, things have changed now, but the former question… Read More »
Having recently read Andrew Wilson’s brilliant book “Remaking the World,” I have been reflecting on the early days of America’s pioneers and settlers. It’s hard not to be inspired by the pioneers and settlers who ventured on white-knuckle adventures into uncharted territories. They faced gruelling sea crossings, countless challenges, and the harsh elements with sheer grit and determination.… Read More »