Birthday celebrations

Today we had a birthday to celebrate. There’s always something very special about a child’s birthday: There’s also something very special about a homemade cake like this one!

Knowing Jesus

Stephen preached from 1 John 2:3-6 this morning, looking at what it means to know Jesus. These verses strongly link obedience to our knowledge of God. Knowing someone or something involves being aware through observation, having a knowledge of the person or situation...

What makes a good teacher?

James 3:1 says “Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.” As a teacher by profession, that is quite a scary verse! At the Bible study on Thursday, we looked at this verse...

Lifesong

Our lives need to reflect the character of Christ. Casting Crowns have written a song called ‘Lifesong’ which reflects the verses studied in James 3.Empty hands held highSuch small sacrificeIf not joined with my lifeI sing in vain tonightMay the words I...

The Power Of Words

At the Bible study tonight, we looked at James 3:1-12. James has been showing us the connection between faith and works, and our speech is another area where the connection between what we believe and how we live needs to be lived out. This passage in many Bibles is...