Why Is That?...Why Is It Now Right To Be Wrong?

"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;
Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes,
And prudent in their own sight!" (Is 5:20-21).

There's a song I used to love from one of my favourite Christian artists, Randy Stonehill, called "Stop The World" (wow, showing my age, here!).

It is a satirical picture of how the morals and ideals of the world are so upside-down and hypocritical, and he was right on the money.

Unfortunately, this sad reality has crept into some churches as well, and it is now considered right to be wrong.

why is that?...

My Son Is A Filthy Clean Sinner

God has perfect timing!

When I arrived home from church last week, my son was in a dilemma...

Good Samaritans & Nested Subroutines

"So which of these three do you think was neighbour to him who fell among the thieves?"

And he said "He who showed mercy on him"

Then Jesus said "Go and do likewise". (Luke 10:36-37). 

Sometimes when we hear a story, we get so engrossed, so drawn in, that we forget the context in which it was written. The Parable of the Good Samaritan is like that. We read this powerful tale in the context of 'it's just a story', and forget the true meaning behind it. And when we do that, we lose its' real context, and its' importance.

Thought For The Season

 

This Wretched Man

Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and ask why I bother...

The person looking back is overflowing with pride, and yet empty of humility
The person looking back is a self-professed leader, with no one following him
The person looking back talks of good, yet constantly wanders off into evil
The person looking back is full of great intentions and criticisms, while sitting on his hands
The person looking back talks of how wonderful God is, while constantly turning his back on Him.

Whom Shall I Fear? Pt 2

Hi Everyone

Last Sunday the Pastor was unavailable, so asked me if I could do the teaching that morning.
I was a bit hesitant to say yes, as I hadn't taught for over 10 years!

He said I could teach on whatever I wanted (brave man!). So I decided to expand on the post Whom Shall I Fear? I wrote last year.

If you want to listen, you can find the message here.

Please note that I was extremely nervous! I have not listened to the recording, as I don't like the sound of my own recorded voice.

Enjoy!

Blessings.

Scenes of Kolkata - Hope Amid The Havoc

In 2002 my wife and I were blessed to travel through Kolkata while on a Mission Trip.

After seeing the poverty, smelling the horrible stench, and feeling claustrophobic with the overcrowding, I became angry and bitter towards God.

But rather than God changing Kolkata, He changed my heart instead...

Gospel Nuggets - God is an Abomination!!! - ??? (Prov 17:15)

Prov 17:15:

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just; both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

God's Beautiful Tapestry Of Life

I used to love watching those performers on television that could juggle plates. It was like they had 10 pairs of eyes that could dart between each plate, determining which ones were OK, and which ones needed a bit more of a spin.
I imagined God being like that - The Great Magician In The Sky, with all creation dancing to His tune like some great cosmic Pied Piper...

Gospel Nuggets - The Seed (Gen 3:14-16)

Hi Everyone

This month I'm starting a new series called "Gospel Nuggets".

Littered throughout scripture are seemingly mundane stories and statements that we scratch our head at and wonder "Why is that in the Bible?".

But when we do a bit of digging and scratching around, we can uncover precious Gospel nuggets, evidence of God's plan of salvation for mankind. 

Gen 3:15:
 "And I will put enmity between you and the woman,

And between your seed and her Seed;
He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.”