Baptism

Baptism

“Baptism” forms part of the two “ordinances” given to us by Jesus. The Lord’s Supper (Communion) being the second ordinance. An ordinance is an authoritative decree or order given to us by Jesus. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on...
Mentoring Young Men

Mentoring Young Men

In today’s rapidly evolving world, an alarming void is expanding in the lives of many young men: the absence of focussed fathering. The guiding hand, the patient listener, the stern but loving corrector — all often missing. As societal norms shift and...
Philippians 4:5-9

Philippians 4:5-9

5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,...
Godward Rest

Godward Rest

Rest—to many of us—is a foreign concept or else one encased in guilt. Whether it is a mother of a newborn baby, the owner of a new start-up business or a diligent student who has traded in many hours of rest for study, most of us have busy lives that we are trying to...
Fasting

Fasting

And whenever you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so as to show others that they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. Matthew 6:16 NRSV It is worth noting that Jesus does not say “if you fast”,...