Iron sharpens iron.

Each week I meet with another man from our church.
We usually meet at a local fast food place, where we have a coffee, chat about what's going on in our lives, encourage each other in our Christian walk, read & discuss a passage of Scripture from the Bible, & then finish with prayer before we go back to work.
We've been doing this most weeks for more than a year now, & I for one, can say how beneficial it's been!
As Proverbs 27:17 says "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."
And Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching & admonishing one another in all wisdom,"

Is there someone appropriate you could meet with each week?
Why not think about it. Remember, "Iron sharpens iron."

Kingdom people living Kingdom lives.

With all that's going on in society, it's vital that every Christian understands how Christ calls us to live.              

In Matthews gospel, chapter 5:13-16, Jesus calls His followers "Salt & Light."
Salt has a number of uses, but if we just think about how it flavours food for a moment, then we can  relate that to our lives as Christians.
Jesus wants us to live in such a way that we add flavour to the culture around us!
Food can be quite bland without a pinch of salt, & as we engage in our communities, we can add positive, aromatic flavour, by showing love, mercy, kindness, grace, all characteristics that Christ Himself showed.
The when we think about light, it's not hard to picture being in a dark room & switching on the light.
What happens?
Suddenly the darkness is consumed by the light!
Again, Jesus calls us to live in such a way that we bring light into our community.
So, has your faith in Christ been influencing the way you've been living?
My prayer for you, is that you shine brightly for Christ, at home, at work, at school, wherever you are!
And that you live in such a way that our society is enriched, enhanced, & flavoured with the Good News !

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The Lord is Risen!

He is risen indeed!!

What a great reason to celebrate!

 Jesus rose from the dead, the tomb is empty, death has been defeated & no longer has power over us because Christ is alive!

This is always good news for those who have believe Jesus & surrender their lives to His authority.

What better reason could we have to celebrate & sing! As Charles Wesley wrote:

        Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
        Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
        Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
        Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

     Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
       Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
       Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
       Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!  

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Each year Good Friday gives us reason to stop and reflect on what God has done for us through His Son Jesus Christ.

700 years before Christ was born, God spoke through the prophet Isaiah the message of the Gospel.

The Messiah would come to be our substitue, to die in our place, to take the wrath of God on himself, to taste death so that we can have life, life that is eternal!

May we never forget what it cost, for our Saviour to go to the cross for us!