I thoroughly enjoy the story of Jonah. It’s not just about the extraordinary fish or the image of the prophet staggering onto the beach, his skin potentially bleached white by digestive acids, and proclaiming his astonishing prophecy that, in a way, never transpired: “Yet 40 days!” It’s a significant encouragement for prophetic ministry in our day. Perhaps the… Read More »
Wading through the depths of the agony that streaks across our world—from the sky lit by rockets above Israel to the silent villages of Ukraine, now punctuated by the violence of invasion, and further still to every corner where the earth trembles and economies crumble—the words from Amos 5:13 linger in the air: “Therefore he who is prudent… Read More »
I assume that you’ve read the narrative of Moses—you know the one—where Moses, lost in a daydream, wanders the desert, tending to his weary, bewildered sheep near God’s formidable mountain. Echoes of Providence In the wilderness of human bravado (“there must be some grass in this desert somewhere…”) and divine orchestration (“Hello, Moses? Look over here… and when… Read More »
In recent times, it seems like the classics are making a comeback – and no, we’re not talking about bell-bottom jeans or vinyl records; we’re referring to a renewed fascination with the foundational doctrines found in the Christian Creeds, and in particular, the Apostles’ and the Nicene Creed. It’s like a breath of fresh air in the Christian… Read More »
Like many, I can easily be gripped by the drama of the exploits of Elijah and Elisha. It’s an emotive story with powerful manifestations of God’s presence – and of course, there’s the mantle, angels, lots of rain, dead being raised, the chariots of fire and the double portion of anointing! Much like others, I find myself profoundly… Read More »
When the Music Fades – After the Feeding of the 5,000 The Lord’s feeding of the 5,000 is legendary. The vast sea of faces, the loudness of joyful chatter, and the tangible scent of miraculous provision was an experience to transform everyone involved. All these have now dimmed, leaving the plain hillside behind. The hillside, once packed with… Read More »