The Murder of Christ was God’s Idea
Today we celebrate Good Friday. This is the day we remember the death of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was beaten, whipped, ridiculed and shamed in a way that none of us can imagine. Yet,…
A New Commandment
Today is Maundy Thursday. This is a day I never observed growing up that I can remember. But I have come to realize over the last couple years just how powerful it is to think…
Endless Hallelujah Worship Dance
Dance choreographed by Lynn Knelsen. Performed at Wimborne Alliance Church on March 24, 2013. Music is “Endless Hallelujah” by Matt Redman. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HzHf_a0k9g?rel=0&w=650&h=366]
It’s Time for Some Risk
I just finished reading Piper’s short book Risk is Right. This is an excellent little book on what it truly means to live an unwasted life. Here is my response. One of the most frustrating…
1 John 1:5-10 in Two Parts
On February 24 and March 10 I preached from 1 John 1:5-10. Here are the videos: Part 1: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOUObW9FFio?rel=0&w=650&h=366] Part 2: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XackF2ZSSV4?rel=0&w=650&h=366] Notes – Six acknowledgments from 1 John 1:5-10: 1. Acknowledge The…
The Love of God (part 2)
The love of God is not demonstrated only when we experience material blessing. The female slaves in the sex trade thanking God for strength to live one more day are able to be as grateful…
The Love of God (part 1)
A common part of our prayers is gratitude. This is appropriate, as we could never express our gratitude in this lifetime for how much God has given us. Psalm 9:1-2 is one example of such…