He refreshes my soul
As we journey through our latest series at ZION (Reset to bring refreshment) I am reminded of Psalm 23. Psalm 23:1-6 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He […]
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Fight the urge not to rest
What is wrong with us? We avoid those things that are given to us as a gift, even accepting they are good for us. But we seem to be attracted […]
Our actions are always driven by beliefs.
What is our Christian pursuit – God or work for Him? If we’re pursuing what we do for God primarily, we see/treat God like a taskmaster, our employer. We touch […]
Another enemy of our soul
There is an enemy that lurks in the shadows, seeking to destroy your soul and divide you away from the life Jesus makes available to believers. The worst part about […]
Resolving a serious issue
In the Bible there are times when God speaks in a warm and loving manner (Gen 6:17-21), and then there are times when He speaks in anger (Ex 32:9-10). We […]
Sabbath Rest
Sometimes the Lord needs to use a megaphone to get my attention. The way He does that is to bring something to my attention multiple times over a short period […]
Rest? Yes please.
It’s easy to rest when you’re perched above the Raglan Harbour, watching the sun glisten off the silky water. While the current runs deep and swift, the surface looks like a million mirrors […]
Come to Jesus
Jesus said, ‘come unto me’. Why is this often the hardest thing to do, to come to Jesus? Why do we find coming to God a chore and not a […]
Heavy burdens
My yoke is easy and my burden is light In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus says to his followers “my yoke is easy and my burden is light” Many of us have […]
How was your summer break?
The New Zealand summer is a fickle thing, isn’t it?! One day it’s hot and pushing you closer in your embrace with the air-conditioner and the next you’re reaching for […]