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Irenaeus As I mentioned last week I’m reading Jeff Doles’ Miracles and Manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the History of the Church, and it’s amazing to see what God has been doing continously in His church throughout world history. The book is basically only made up by quotes from older…
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Manly Churches Big Day Out 2014
Join us on Sunday the 21st of September at the Manly Churches Big Day Out. After the huge success of last year, the combined churches of Manly are all coming together again to have fun, worship and celebrate! Come to St Patrick’s Estate in Manly (151 Darley Rd – parking available). 2-4pm for a big BBQ, liveContinue reading “Manly Churches Big Day Out 2014”
The Good Samaritan
What does it mean to love well? The two greatest stories about love were both told by Jesus. One is about a Father who forgives a runaway son. The other is about a foreigner who loves a man lying beaten on the side of the road. Both of these stories tell us what love looksContinue reading “The Good Samaritan”
The Jesus Manifesto
Truly transformational leaders are rare in any field. It is easy to talk a big game, but delivering… well that’s another question. Leaders of all stripes lay out their intentions before campaigns, AGMs, rallies, only to find the reality of compromise, human nature and bureaucratic institutions stifle their best hopes. One man was different. LukeContinue reading “The Jesus Manifesto”
Mandela, Jesus and the Power of Grace
Matthew, Mark and Luke tell the actual story of how Jesus was born. You may be familiar with it… angels, shepherds, a donkey, a baby born in a manger. But what John does in his account of Jesus’ life is start his story with the meaning and significance of what is happening. The Word, thatContinue reading “Mandela, Jesus and the Power of Grace”
Christian Conferences for Dummies
Christians, especially Pastors, like to spend a lot of money going to church conferences. I quite like going to conferences across the church spectrum , though I must admit after going to a few, you could basically predict what will be said. So if you want to save yourself the money, here is my tongueContinue reading “Christian Conferences for Dummies”
Thank God for the Pope
Often when someone in my evangelical circles writes something positive about Catholicism or the Pope they feel the need to caveat their statements with something about not agreeing with most of the Catholic Church. Stuff that. This new Pope, who has taken on the name of one of my heroes in the faith, St FrancisContinue reading “Thank God for the Pope”
Why I love Manly
It is easy when living in Manly to get a case of the complaints… oh the property prices are too high, oh I can never find a park… oh another load of tourists flooding the Courso… oh that seagull just took my burger out of my hand… But this is a special place. Here isContinue reading “Why I love Manly”
Manly Churches Big Day Out
There is so much more to life when you are following Jesus! To celebrate this, eight local Manly churches are coming together for some family fun, and a combined service with Mike Pilavachi up at St Patrick’s Estate in Manly. Here are the details… Manly Churches Big Day Out – Sunday the 29th of September 2:30-5:30pmContinue reading “Manly Churches Big Day Out”
Be a Prophet?
When you grow up what do you want to be? Maybe a prophet is not high on your list! It can be a tough life… Jesus said that the same prophets who you build tombs for were the guys your ancestors killed. He is saying it is not easy to be a prophet in yourContinue reading “Be a Prophet?”