The gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Cor 12:1-11 and further discussed in 1 Cor 14:1-40) are given by God for the building up of the church. We need God's Holy Spirit to give us these gifts as we receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit and move ever further and deeper...

In magnetic theory, opposite poles attract, but as we looked at Psalm 73 this morning, we discovered that this is a psalm which deals with opposites and it matters very much which side we are attracted to! 1. Confusion and Clarity The psalm begins with Asaph in...

The 'Toy Story' series of films has been part of my life for the past 24 years and the characters in these films have become like family to me. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Slinky Dog, Porky, Rex, Mr and Mrs Potatohead and Bo-Peep are all old friends, and just like with any...