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I'm often fascinated by the worldwide gatherings as midnight strikes on New Year's Eve, watching countries from New York to Auckland, China to the United Kingdom light up their skies with fireworks, each seemingly trying to outdo one another in spectacle. 

Whilst many of those celebrating simply want to party their way into the new year, I believe there's something deeper at work. Fundamentally, there's a sense of relief that the current year has ended with all its challenges,...

Christmas for me is always a time of reflecting on God's unfailing promises. The Bible is full of many promises from God, and the first recorded promise doesn't really look like one at first glance: "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel" (Genesis 3:15).

This statement was directed to Satan as a curse, but it was also a promise to mankind that a Saviour would be born who would deal a...

No one really likes the darkness. While I am thankful for every season, winter is my least favourite if I am honest. I remember when I used to commute to work, I would wake up in the morning and set out about 7am whilst it was still dark, and then at the end of my working day around half past five, it would already be dark again.  It was even worse when it rained, so I had to deal with a combination of things my body just didn't feel comfortable with: the cold, the darkness and the...

This week, many in the United States will gather for Thanksgiving. Across the Atlantic, we may not share the same holiday, yet the moment invites all of us to reflect. Thanksgiving was born as a day to pause, remember and give thanks to God. In recent years, however, the gratitude has often been drowned out by adverts, wish-lists and the rush towards Black Friday. When giving thanks becomes a warm-up for buying more, we lose something vital. Scripture gently calls us back: gratitude is not...

Power is often defined as “the ability to do or act: the capability of accomplishing something.” In practice, that ability rests on the recognition and authority a person holds. For instance, when political leaders are elected to office, they are granted certain powers to make decisions on behalf of the people.

While wealth may be the most sought-after commodity today, power is what many ultimately chase for the benefits it brings. There are doors money cannot open that power...

If you are like me, I am sure you have a couple of quotes you were taught at school that stuck in your brain. It could be due to your love for the subject, the mannerisms of your teacher or memorable events happening at the time. One of those quotes that I have always remembered is "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely". This quote was attributed to Lord Acton.

This quote by Lord Acton suggests that gaining power is a test of character and that unchecked power...

We live in a world obsessed with superheroes. From Marvel films to DC comics, we're fascinated by characters with extraordinary abilities. But what if I told you that as Christians, we've been given our own set of superpowers? Not the kind that lets us fly or lift cars, but something far more powerful; abilities that can transform lives, heal wounds and change the world around us.

The first of these superpowers is the power of Love. Love isn't just a warm feeling contrary to what...

I am sure you've heard it said: "We live in desperate times." I've been reflecting on the subject of desperation recently and decided to examine it through the lens of Scripture, exploring both its positive and negative aspects.

It is worth starting with a fundamental question: what does desperation actually mean? Let's look at how dictionaries define it. The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes desperation as "loss of hope and surrender to despair or a state of hopelessness leading to...

This morning I read the fascinating story of The Battle of Rephidim. Being a very imaginative person, I pictured myself at the scene of that battle and what I learnt are very important lessons to live by.

The ancient battlefield of Rephidim witnessed one of the most intense demonstrations of faith, teamwork and divine intervention in biblical history. When the Amalekites attacked the weary Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 17:8-13), what unfolded was not merely a military conflict...

Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when it is to people who have been an integral part of our lives and church family. This week at our local church, we will gather to pay our final respects to two cherished members who have recently gone to be with the Lord. Their departure leaves an undeniable void in our community, stirring feelings of sorrow and loss. But as people of faith, we also bring thankfulness and hope into these moments, gathering not only to mourn but to celebrate the...