STOP TRYING TO CONTAIN THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
When you look at this picture, what do you see? Look again, carefully. Obviously, it’s a glass filled to overflowing. That’s positive, surely? “My cup overflows”, said David, the one-time shepherd boy who became one of the most celebrated kings in Ancient Israel. God...
KENSINGTON TEMPLE ABROAD
Colin Dye shares his recent mission to Brazil. Alcance Church, Curitiba In October 2021, Amanda and I were set apart by KT for the work of missions. Following the leading of the Spirit, we have visited at least 12 nations averaging one mission per month. Wherever we...
CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III
What will the new King bring to Britain? 70 years after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain has changed almost beyond recognition. Or has it? The Monarchy, the Parliament and the office of Prime Minister persist. Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary...
GOD’S LOVE UNCONDITIONAL OR CONDITIONAL – PART 7
Jesus said, “he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him.” This aspect of God’s love is conditional. God’s Rewarding Love This blog series ends with one final aspect of God’s love – his rewarding love. We have seen that God unconditionally set his...
GOD’S LOVE UNCONDITIONAL OR CONDITIONAL – PART 6
’Till death us do part God’s covenant love means he is totally committed to his people. As with any agreement there are promises made, conditions to fulfil and consequences if these are not met. ‘Covenant’ is a slightly old-fashioned word, but is still widely used...
GOD’S LOVE UNCONDITIONAL OR CONDITIONAL – PART 4
You’re invited! God’s invitational love is totally unconditional. It is the most inclusive love that has ever existed. He offers his love to people of all races, generations, beliefs, social standing, sexual orientation, or any other distinguishing factor. Your child...
GOD’S LOVE: CONDITIONAL OR UNCONDITIONAL – PART 3
Most common caricatures of God present him either as a mean old man in the sky with a long beard or a benign and indulgent Santa who never says “No”. It seems as if we can’t make up our mind which image suits us best. Which picture best portrays the character of God?...
GOD’S LOVE: UNCONDITIONAL OR CONDITIONAL – PART 2
God is Love God loves infinitely. That means he loves fully, passionately, vehemently, intensely, unfailingly and eternally. Buy this book David Bennett came out to his parents as gay when he was 14 and entered Sydney’s active gay community a few years later. ...