Most Christians I know – myself included – are not afraid that there are divine laws that they have missed, or failed to notice. Rather, our more prevailing concern tends to be avoiding legalism: that idea that we are imposing regulations on ourselves or others that either exist not at all in Scripture, or exist … More When God Says ‘No’
I’ve never seen that many guys from our church in a room at the same time – we had about 65 men come out this last Sunday for part 3 of ‘33 – The Series‘ from the ‘Authentic Manhood‘ stable. Why do I love it? Let me count the ways: 1.) Doing discipleship together Did … More Authentic Manhood
Singing’s not my thing. Sure, I joined the school choir when I was 12 and had a lot of fun hanging out with a bunch of other kids and getting to skip lessons to go to rehearsals – what’s not to like about that? We did a concert or two which was great fun, including … More What’s With All the Singing?
“…you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” (Psalm 139:13-14) Frankly, I think the build quality is suspect. OK, some of it is down to user error – my ankle surgery was necessitated by multiple injuries caused primarily by playing … More Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
I had the privilege of preaching this Sunday on Romans 12:1 – “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship”. It was the first of a series that five of us are doing entitled, … More Living Sacrifices
“We pray this so that the name of the Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 1:12) We are here to glorify God. Hopefully we have a good handle on that, but did you know that God … More Why Pray? 6: To be glorified
Paul T Reynolds 