Maybe it comes when we’re reading the Bible. Or watching a film about Jesus. Or reading an inspiring biography. A ‘yes’ in our spirit. A feeling that we want so much to be a part of something like this. Tears may even come to our eyes. Time and time again…

5 Simple Actions to Help us Pray — I’ve found the following five practical things helpful in my prayer life. What else do you find helpful? 1/ Pick a time and place. This helps keep us consistent and avoids interruptions and distractions. It’s of course great to pray at many other times and places but having a consistent…

Persevering in Gospel Ministry — At the 1968 Summer Olympics John Stephen Akhwari ran in the marathon representing Tanzania. Part way through the race he fell badly and dislocated his knee. He valiantly kept running as best he could and finished last. He was asked why he had kept going. He replied, “My country did…

Sex and the Fight to Be Faithful — “Flee from sexual immorality…” 1 Corinthians 6:18. Having comforted people sobbing from the devastation of adultery and seen the fallout from fallen leaders, I say with all my heart: Do a Joseph, not a David! Flee! Ignoring God’s design for sex continues causing agonising heartbreak to individuals as well as…

A Glorious Vision for a Compelling Church — To confound means ‘to cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by not according with their expectations.’* Or to ‘make you feel surprised or confused, often by showing you that your opinions or expectations of them were wrong.’** The Church has the potential to do just this. The gospel creates…

A Plea from a Missionary — One of the most exciting things happening in world mission over recent years, in my opinion, is the surge in church planting around the world. As a missionary, I have seen that planting churches, or should I say, planting churches well, is one of the most effective strategies for reaching…

‘The LORD said to [Moses] “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied.’ (Exodus 4:2) Moses’ staff was among the few possessions he had. It was probably his shepherd’s staff and represents what he knew and what he already had. …

You’ve probably heard this phrase: ‘The safest place to be is in God’s will.’ No it’s not. The safest place to be is probably on the sofa in your living room minding your own business. Though even that depends on where you live. Safety isn’t the priority for the Christian…

Have you ever had something really important to say but people didn’t listen? Have you ever shown love but had it rejected? Have you ever done something for someone who didn’t thank you? Have you ever experienced prejudice because of who you are or where you’re from? Have you ever…