Alistair Begg, in his message “The Power and Message of the Cross,” shared a story of what it might have been like when the thief on the cross arrived at the entrance to heaven: Luke 23:38-43 As he spoke with Jesus, the thief repented and believed Christ to save him. The angel came to him and said, “What are you doing here?” The thief said “Well, I don’t know” The angel responded, “What do you mean, you don’t know?” The thief replied, “Well, ’cause I don’t know.” Confused th

Repent and get the compass pointing back to Christ. Do a course correction and align yourselves with the gospel. Revelation 2 & 3 Scripture reminds us that we are to be like that modelling clay, soft and pliable in the hands of our God, the potter. As a child, one of the things that Mum would often get for me when I was sick and staying home from school was plasticine (modelling clay). I would play for hours making cars, planes, tanks, people and whatever else would take my i

Oh, the dreadful sinking feeling that comes from realizing we have done the wrong thing and that serious repercussions are coming! Forget a spouse’s birthday, miss an important flight, pay a large sum to an online scammer, and you will know what I mean. Acts 2:14-41 May we always remember the depth of forgiveness and grace we have received through Christ. What if it were revealed to you that you had caused the death of an innocent person? What if that person also happened to

Have you ever had a time when God’s voice has pierced your heart? 2 Samuel 22 & 23 As we approach Easter, what are the things God is bringing to light that is piercing your heart and needs to be torn down. Looking back over my years, there have been particular moments where I have been convicted, “pierced to the heart”. I have needed to confess and be accountable before others. Each time, there has been pain, vulnerability, and shame, but also release, freedom, growth, and ac