Many of the great pioneers of science believed in the Bible, and in God as the Creator, including Sir Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, Robert Boyle, Lord Kelvin, James Joule, Louis Pasteur and Johannes Kepler. Yet today one often hears dismissive statements such as “Science has disproved the Bible” or ‘The...

The things we eat, the things we watch, the company we keep, how much we exercise, all affect us in our mental, physical & spiritual wellbeing. Therefore, it’s very important we make every effort to get the right balance. Consider the following verses 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat...

One of my favourite things to do in the garden is to grow plants from seeds. I see many parallels in the development of our Christian walk and the development of a tiny seed into a mature plant. When I sow fresh seed I usually sow it in a nutrient...

Everything suggests that some COVID-19 restrictions are likely to remain in place for some time, even into next year. What the new “normal” will be for local churches remains unclear. Social distancing and close fellowship seem incompatible. How should we respond? According to James 1, with considered joy. To the...

ANOTHER NEW YEARS RESOLUTION? As we enter another new year, we hear of so many people making new years resolutions. And as noble as they may be, most of them will be sadly broken or forgotten a few weeks into the year. While we all might have areas in our...

There is a “spiritual secret” shared with us through the scriptures that there is a blessing found through blessing others. Jesus himself told us that “it’s more blessed to give than to recieve” (Acts 20:35). This is hard for the natural man to really understand, but it’s part of the...

I stood at the back of the village overlooking the rice fields that stepped up towards the mountains. I was amazed and thankful that God had somehow brought me to such a place. Behind me a little dirt road sloped down as the main street for this poor community of...

A family needs an operating system, Here are 7 key ideas that will form a sure foundation for your home.

Have you ever heard anyone say “God helps those who help themselves” ? It’s often thrown around as if it’s a Bible verse or contains some spiritual wisdom, however it might surprise some to hear that this saying is not from The Bible. In fact the gospel might be better...

Is 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. The World may say that only the wise, strong and able will succeed in this life. It may propose that...