What happens when we die? In this season of Easter, this is the question which I want to address in
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The day the Spirit came
Pentecost is the day that the Spirit came. Luke wrote in his account of the first Christian Pentecost: Suddenly from
Continue readingJesus is the ascended Lord
“If Easter Sunday was the most exciting day of the disciples’ lives, for Jesus it was probably the day of
Continue readingDo not judge
“Do not judge”, said Jesus (Matthew 7.1). When Jesus said, “do not judge others” (GNB) he meant ‘do not be
Continue readingThe Spirit helps us in our weakness
The Apostle Paul wrote to the churches in Rome, “The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not
Continue readingChurch buildings reflect differing ways of worshiping God
Christian churches in the United Kingdom have many different features, which are designed to help people worship God. The features
Continue readingConstant change is here to stay
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus (535-475 BC) famously stated that change is the only constant. “Change”, said John F. Kennedy on
Continue readingGod’s church is growing again
All too often God’s church has a bad press. Many people outside the church are convinced that God’s church in
Continue readingKing Jesus
Strange as it may seem, the trial and crucifixion of Jesus were a kind of coronation ceremony. In the words
Continue readingBlessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Following Jesus is tough. In Acts we read of the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7.58-60) and the decapitation of James
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