Great thoughts from Micael on the tension between healing and suffering in the Christian faith…
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Father of Lights Movie
This Wednesday night Brittany’s life group is opening the doors to anyone who wants to come and watch a movie called Father of Lights. It is the third in a trilogy of films that documents God’s grace and power around the world today. In the film you will meet people ministering in the same powerContinue reading “Father of Lights Movie”
For God’s sake, help somebody!
From time to time (not regularly enough) I like to go and have lunch at the local Manly Salvation Army with other members of the Manly community. It is a free feed, and attracts a diverse bunch of people in need of some care. This morning they had this fantastic message on a board asContinue reading “For God’s sake, help somebody!”
Ministering Like Jesus 2
Last week at church we looked at how Jesus, the early church and the Apostle Paul ministered. The key verses was Romans 15:17-20 where Paul talks about leading people to Christ through what he has said and done, and in the power of the Spirit. It is this combination of compassion, preaching and signs andContinue reading “Ministering Like Jesus 2”
Ministering Like Jesus
We are about to start a new series at Manly Life on ministering like Jesus. For many of us, the idea of knowing about Jesus is fine, but actually doing the things he did can seem like a step too far. For that reason we will be looking at the simple ways he ministered lifeContinue reading “Ministering Like Jesus”
Some good food for thought. I am always drawn to the Christian traditions that take following Christ seriously – and holistically.
Does God Heal Today?
I love reading about the ministry of Jesus. Particularly I am drawn to his healing ministry recorded all through the Gospels. In Luke 5:17 it says “the power of the Spirit was with Jesus to heal”. A quick example would be in Luke 5 where a man covered in leprosy begs Jesus to make himContinue reading “Does God Heal Today?”
It is Vision Sunday this Weekend!
Beyond Christmas and Easter, Vision Sunday is my favourite weekend of the year! It is our opportunity as a church to take stock, thank God and get energised for the year ahead! Victoria and I are feeling excited by what is coming. We have had lots of words from God and encouragements to keep going,Continue reading “It is Vision Sunday this Weekend!”
Lance Armstrong, Sin and Starting Again
Who would want to be Lance Armstrong right now? The seven time champion of the Tour de France cycling race has found his life in tatters after revelations of systematic drug cheating surfaced. For someone with so much, it has all now come crashing down. Last week he begun the work of redemption by confessingContinue reading “Lance Armstrong, Sin and Starting Again”
Micael is onto some good things again here! Worth reading…