Are we living the way God designed us to, or are we content with a less than He requires of us and desires for us? We are made to be worshippers of God. we were saved by the Lord Jesus Christ to be worshippers, not just to escape punishment. God has created us in His image to love, enjoy and worship Him, not because He needs us to, but because He loves us.

The times we are living in are difficult. Most of us can’t wait to see the end of the restrictions due to the Covid19 virus. But God is faithful, He promises to use all things together for good and He has provided the Church with a great opportunity. We can take a good look at how we compare to the earliest Church whose record has been preserved in God’s perfect Word, The Scriptures.

A couple of years ago, I met an gentle elderly man who was always kind and friendly, but because of his advanced age, it wasn’t always easy to understand him and really appreciate who he was. We had some good conversations and I felt like I was getting to know him. Sadly, age finally claimed his life and I had the privilege of conducting his memorial service. It’s only then that I found out who he really was, an extraordinary man, a real hero of world war II. I wish I had known him better, and I miss the privilege of speaking with him. The topic of worship can be similar. We’re so used to it, we think we know and understand it, but when we really discover what it is we can be left regretting the time and opportunities we wasted.

Have you ever been asked for something that you would have been happy to give, but because of the way you were asked, you struggled to give it? Perhaps you’ve asked for something the wrong way and learned from it? In Matthew 6:8 Jesus makes it clear that God already knows what we need before we ask in prayer. In Romans 8:34 we read that Jesus is seated at God’s right hand and that He is praying for us. Knowing this, it should be clear that How we pray should be at least as important as What we pray. Jesus’ lesson on prayer clearly lays out the most critical things to include in prayer, but it’s entirely possible to ask for the right things in the wrong way.

The buoyancy jacket of a scuba diver should always have a very strong whistle attached to it. When the sea gets rough it’s loud, and it’s difficult to hear cries for help. The Bible uses stormy seas as a metaphor for trials, suffering and chaos. We’ve seen how Jesus walks on those waves and is able to calm them with His powerful word, but have you ever wondered if He hears our cries above the sound of the waves we’re experiencing in life?

Times like ours can leave us anxious and confused. Plans we’ve been working towards all our lives can end in a moment, leaving us lost and questioning our purpose. Knowing God and pleasing Him is our ultimate purpose. It brings an unmatched sense of peace and understanding of our true value. Learning to do this starts with His word, the Holy Scriptures.

Ever felt like you’re being battered by wave after wave? The crashing sounds can terrify us and leave us without direction or hope. How can we find peace and purpose in times like these? The answer is in God’s powerful, pure and perfect Word.

Do you find yourself engrossed in news media? Intrigued by conspiracy theories? Incited by social media? Are you anxious and wondering how we are going to face 2021 with all the chaos of pandemic, lock-down and everything else? In Matthew 24, Jesus prepared His disciples to thrive in suffering and unprecedented catastrophy. It worked for them and it will work for us, we have a solid hope and strategy to go forward boldly.

Matthew 3:13-16 records Jesus baptism and start of His Ministry. God announces His Son and the greatest change the world has ever seen. It's a source of great hope during uncertain times.

Luke 3 shows us the world into which John the baptist and Jesus entered to minister and earn our salvation. They were tough times like we're experiencing right now, but as always, God provides the way for us to joyfully fulfil our purpose for Him.

Isaiah writes about God being our strength and our song, Mary and Joseph demonstrate this hope. We can celebrate Christmas with joy because of what Jesus has done.

Like Simeon, Anna was ready and waiting for Jesus because she had heard from God and was ready for His Messiah. How can we be ready for Jesus' return?

How do we hear God? Simeon was ready for Jesus' arrival. We can learn from him how to live in a way that we can be attentive to God's voice and welcome the return of Jesus.

Jesus calls us to His Table in remembrance of Him. We must know Him to remember Him and Psalm 23 helps us to think deeply about our Shepherd King.

Do you long to have peace? Hebrews shows how true peace only comes with righteousness. Righteousness only comes from Jesus and what He's done for us. How then do we find peace?

Can our faith save someone else? What does 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 really mean, and what benefit do the unbelievers that we love actually gain from their relationship with believers?

Having read about Jesus entering the veil and securing us into the presence of God we ask what happens when we go through the veil that Christ opened for us.

When the storm is raging, and we're too tired to row we can weigh anchor and ride out the storm. The hope we have in Jesus Christ does the same for us.

The invitation to come close to God and meet with Him has been extended for thousands of years. The Lord's Table is pointed to throughout Scripture, God fulfilled His plans and sent Jesus to make it possible to be washed of our sin and have true communion with Him.