Growth

Garry continued preaching about the topic of growth as he continued his study on 2 Peter 1:8-9 TNIV. Peter urges us to add various qualities to our faith and reminds us that if we possess these qualities in increasing measure, we will not be ineffective. Growth may...

The Ascension

When Phil Wickham first announced that his new album would be called ‘The Ascension’, I assumed he was talking about the ascension of Christ to heaven after His resurrection. However, as he talked more about the album, it became obvious that what he was...

Potential vs actual

I have vague memories of physics lessons (over thirty-five years ago) talking about potential and kinetic energy. Apparently, energy can be in two states: either potential or kinetic. It can be transferred between objects and from one state to the other. Potential...

Gold Nugget #19: Diversity and unity

Perhaps the most surprising thing to me as I’ve reflected on the church and the importance people have played in my spiritual growth is the sheer diversity of humankind. I’m not simply talking about ethnicity or personality, though I’ve enjoyed learning about...

When my heart is torn asunder

After a long wait (to us), the new Phil Wickham album (‘The Ascension’) finally arrived in our house today! I am always encouraged by songs which focus me on truth that looks beyond the now. I spend a lot of time meditating on 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 TNIV:...