Category: Kingdom

  • Is God like an unjust judge? 

    Luke 18:1-8  presents, when thoroughly examined, a number of interpretations depending on our context we interpret the parable as we read it.  Given that, I’d like to highlight just one important interpretation that warrants reflection on our part.  

    That is, ‘God is not an unjust God’. It could be easy to conclude that the parable makes a comparison between the God and the judge. Indeed I think many of us feel that God is unjust and unhearing and this parable might strengthen our position. Yet that is not its intent. Rather its intent is mirrored in an earlier reflection on prayer (Luke 11:13) “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,  how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”  (more…)

  • Service Times Sunday 20th October

  • Value the world

    Value the world – value every unbeliever. That is not to say that we treasure ungodliness, carnality, or any such thing. It’s just wise to recognize the hand of God at work in environments we have little to no influence in. Honoring the person God honors is always important. Religious bias and arrogance keep us from that at times, but it can become a part of our mode of operation if changes are made in our thinking.

    Understanding this one concept would have helped me navigate many of the controversial issues in church life through the years. Jesus simply thought differently from us. Differently from all of us. (more…)