Jesus’ prayer life is both a model and a challenge to us. He prayed with deep intimacy, unwavering trust, persistent dependence, and kingdom focus—qualities that often contrast with how we tend to pray.   I hate to admit it, but I’ve been around people whose prayers annoy me. Have you ever had that experience? Perhaps... Continue Reading

Remember the Great Physician who has given us the remedy for sinners―the only remedy―the only Good News! Otherwise, the bad news would crush us all. Sin is the problem―it accounts for all the problems―and there’s only one hope; one cure for sin.   As doctors are in the business of dealing with the sick, pastors... Continue Reading

Generally speaking, the advice I was given before I began ministry is true: Pastor, you will go through a leadership crisis. You won’t be able to escape it. We should prepare for it, and we should also pray for its timing. Pray that it comes at a time when you have the strength to endure... Continue Reading

Other outlets, like the BBC, had already leapt to “debunk” Vance’s statement – although Mackay herself has now confirmed that he was correct. She began by claiming that prayer in one’s personal home was not banned – but after just a few questions, was forced to amend that to: “That depends on who is passing... Continue Reading

Jesus died for our sins—committed and inherited. And what that means is that Christ’s death has transformed this death. Because of His death, this death is not merely a return of dust to dust. This burial today is not an act of finality. It is an act of gardening—yes, even on this frigid February afternoon.... Continue Reading

God isn’t done with us when we die. Our stories will go on forever in the afterlife. He will compensate for, make up for, finish, and tie up together beautifully lives that were seemingly unfinished and not what they were meant to be. But one day they will become what they were meant to be.... Continue Reading

By suffering the punishment for sin in our place, the crucified Christ made a way for you and me to have fellowship with him through faith. Through his resurrection, the same Christ opened the door for us to share in his eternal life. Will you at least consider the possibility that all this might be... Continue Reading

[Salvation] is ultimately God’s work…But that’s not an excuse to hold back from sharing the stark yet saving truth that Jesus is Lord. We simply don’t have the luxury of allowing our unbelieving friends and family to endlessly ponder the concept of Christ without being given the opportunity to entrust themselves to Him.   Until... Continue Reading

As Christians our first and last priority is to pray for kings and those in authority. But we must also stay informed, get involved and engage respectfully and intelligently. And above all we must realise that without Christians we cannot have a Christian civilisation. Our calling is to proclaim the Gospel—not the next political saviour/devil.... Continue Reading

The problem with fixing our minds and hearts on things above is that we have a thousand earthly things that occupy our minds and hearts. Making it worse is the fact that we cannot avoid these earthly things. They simply have to be done. How do we deal with that?   Every day, you and... Continue Reading