Reflections on Titus 1:5–16 Leadership matters. Whether in government, business, schools, the home or the church, good leaders can have an enormous impact. Sadly, we also know the damage that selfish, arrogant and ungodly leaders can cause. And sadly, the church is not immune to leadership scandals. So, what kind of leaders does God want… Continue reading The Leaders a Healthy Church Needs
Category: Devotion
The Gospel and My Bank Account
Reflections on Philippians 4:10–20 We live in a world that constantly encourages discontentment. Advertisements tell us that we won’t be happy until we own the latest product, drive a better car, wear the right clothes or earn more money. We are also encouraged to look after ourselves and our own interests rather than the needs… Continue reading The Gospel and My Bank Account
Not Just Another Church
Reflections on Titus 1:1–4 There are many unhealthy churches in our world. Some are controlling, others are more interested in your money than your spiritual growth, and others try to reach the world by becoming just like it. But what does a healthy church actually look like? According to Paul’s letter to Titus, one of… Continue reading Not Just Another Church
Jesus Saves the Unlikely
Reflections on John 4. Have you ever walked into a group and felt that everyone else knows something you don’t? Everyone seems to be on the WhatsApp group, everyone seems to be friends, and you feel like an outsider. John 4 introduces us to someone who knew what it was like to be an outsider.… Continue reading Jesus Saves the Unlikely
When Everything Falls Apart
Reflections on 1 Samuel 30 There are times when we think things can’t get any worse—and then they do. David and his men arrive at Ziklag to discover that the Amalekites have burned the city and taken their wives and children captive. Everything they love has been taken from them. They are devastated, and David’s… Continue reading When Everything Falls Apart