God’s Grace

John spoke this morning at Cherry Tree Court about God’s grace. In John 8, we see how the woman taken in adultery was brought before Jesus by people who wanted to embarrass and humiliate her and trip Jesus up at the same time. Jesus’s response was to show...

The Dissemination of Information

Communication in any relationship is essential, as these quotes show:       Part of good communication lies in the dissemination of information. If we don’t know what’s going on, how can we communicate well? At church, there are a number of...

Avoiding Pretence

The world of make-believe is essential when growing up; watching children play ‘let’s pretend’ reminds us of how role play can be crucial in our development. Dressing up, pretending to be doctors and nurses or teachers, is an integral part of learning how to fit into...

Avoiding Anger

Phyllis Diller once said, ‘Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.’ The Bible is clear that anger or wrath in people is rarely righteous. It is, of course, right to be angry about things that are evil or wrong; God’s wrath is described throughout the Bible as...

Combatting Boredom

‘I’m bored!’ is not only the plaintive wail of a child which strikes terror into the heart of a parent. It seems to be the cry of a society which can no longer tolerate stillness and rest. We are hyper-stimulated in the modern world. Our frantic pace, endless...