Be who you are. Imposter syndrome can affect us all. Have you ever been handed something extraordinary and felt almost instantly, that you were the wrong person for it? Elisha knew it the moment Elijah’s cloak fell on his shoulders whilst digging up a field with his bovine friends. The prophets who watched the Jordan split, who stood… Read More »
Paul meant what he said in 1 Corinthians 14 Paul doesn’t whisper it, he doesn’t suggest it as something worth considering when the mood strikes. He says pursue love, and, (don’t stop there – there’s more!) earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. Earnestly. Especially. Those are strong words from a pedantic apostle who chose… Read More »
It’s not for the weird ones. It’s for you. It’s today. You’re here. Nothing’s missing, no steps skipped. If you want this day to carry more of God’s presence than usual, begin by simply thanking Him – really thanking Him. Bless Him. Praise Him. And while you’re at it, mumble some profound mysteries that should leave you stunned.… Read More »
This one’s about tongues. This will be a bit controversial, a little close to the edge. I’ve rewritten it a few times in part trying to avoid any hint of passive legalism. My only agenda is ultimately to say, “let’s make some noise!” And we should. It’s a strange thing, how the very gifts God gives to build… Read More »
Nice. This is 2025. Some Gen Z friends came over for dinner the other night and one of them asked me with amusement, “do you have any colour photos of you as a child?” That was when it struck me that not only am I from the last century, but I’m from the black-and-white, sepia generation. Our memories… Read More »
Philip’s four unmarried daughters, who prophesied As we follow Paul’s journey to Jerusalem and his stay at Philip the evangelist’s house in Caesarea, it’s easy to skim over a brief line – just seven words in Acts 21:9: “He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied.” Nestled between the movements of Paul’s mission, it’s a short verse that holds… Read More »