As a teenager, I enjoyed a weekend treat of sailing on the Möhnesee—complete with the ever-increasing threat of getting knocked into the water as the boom swung over during a jibe. I don’t know how you feel about sailing, but there are moments when life feels like a boat caught in a sudden storm—one minute, you’re floating peacefully,… Read More »
It is very easy to lose sight of the bigger picture, to focus only on what happens next in life. We often do this in church, even when we hear powerful proclamations through the gospel with messages such as, “Nothing can separate us from the love of God,” “There is now no condemnation for those who are in… Read More »
Brace yourself for a quick history lesson! In the year AD 64, the Roman Empire was ruled by the infamous Emperor Nero. During his reign, one of the most well-known examples of Christian persecution occurred in Rome, which would have a massive impact on the Christian community. According to the Roman historian Tacitus, a devastating fire swept through… Read More »
In recent years, the delivery of prophetic ministries has undergone significant changes, with new generations of prophetic voices emerging. Some of the well-known characters who have all recently gone to be with the Lord represent a different generation of prophetic voices compared to those heard today. They cultivated a unique perspective and gifts that are less prevalent among… Read More »
As a missional church, we’ve been exploring various ways to share the gospel. From the simplicity of the 3 Circles to the depth of Alpha, any tool is better than none—after all, you can’t harvest without a plough! However, amidst our laughter and brainstorming, the question remains: “Will it work?”, “Can I actually remember all this?”, “Is there… Read More »
Keeping the ‘Encouragement Tank’ full Have you ever run a marathon? The thing that carries you through the final three or four miles of the gruelling, muscle-numbing race is the encouragement, cheers, and applause of the crowd, urging you ever onwards. I know this is true because I have observed from the side-lines the effect that encouragement has… Read More »