Working from a place of rest (Higher Purpose #2)
God writes a healthy rhythm of working from a place of rest into all that he has made. In this post I wrestle with the implications of having life in and out of balance.
Created for Work (Higher Purpose #1)
The message of Genesis 1-2 is that God is a God who works and He made us in His image. There is inherent value for us in our work simply because God made us for work.
Paul & Lydia – Using our Resources (Inspiring Lives #6)
Lydia was a business woman from Thyatira who having encountered Jesus, immediately began to use the resources God had given her for the sake of others
Paul & Silas – Sharing our Lives (Inspiring Lives #5)
Paul & Silas shared their lives both with each other and with those they were seeking to help. It encompassed sharing their gifts, their sufferings and their very selves.
Paul & Barnabas – The Power of Encouragement (Inspiring Lives #2)
Barnabas means son of encouragement & was a nickname given to a man called Joseph. He is an inspiring guy who saw potential in others, recognised the grace of God at work and work through disagreement
Paul & Ananias – The People God Uses (Inspiring Lives #1)
In the life of the Apostle Paul we see an extraordinary transformation from persecutor to disciple-maker. Paul shows us that God is willing to use all who are willing to follow Him.
Paul & Titus – Developing Leadership (Inspiring Lives #4)
The Example of Paul & Titus is an inspiring story of developing leadership in and through others .
Unfulfilled Expectations
The turning of the New Year often brings a heap of new hopes, dreams and expectations. Often however these prove to be unfulfilled and burdensome. Jesus however says that His Yoke is easy and His burden is light.
Timothy – Setting an Example (Inspiring Lives #3)
Paul’s relationship with Timothy is an inspirational example of how to invest deeply in the lives of others.
Rebuild & Restore: Post exilic Reflections
There are plenty of lessons to learn from the returning exiles who rebuilt the temple and the walls of Jerusalem amidst fierce opposition. As we emerge from the pandemic how do we too build back and engage with God in a process of spiritual restoration and renewal?