by Stuart | 25 Jan 2020 | Blog
Previously, I introduced this little mini-series considering the lives and ministries of the twelve apostles, with the intention of separate posts considering lessons from each of their lives. In every list of the apostles, the “first” is “Simon, who is called Peter”...
by Stuart | 15 Jan 2020 | Blog
Paul was no lone ranger. In general church life and in gospel ministry he surrounded himself with those who would encourage and strengthen him. Sometimes, however, other Christians deeply disappointed him. His honesty about both his encouragements and his...
by Stuart | 10 Jan 2020 | Blog
Australia is no stranger to seasonal bushfires. Stories and images of this season’s fires are impossible to miss. While the current disaster is hardly the worst in recorded history (the 1974–75 fires consumed in excess of 95 million hectares, compared to the present...
by Stuart | 4 Jan 2020 | Blog
Jesus’ compassion always turned into mission. His compassion for his people drove him to die for them so that they might live (John 3:16). His compassion also drove him to ensure that his mission was carried out by men—initially, twelve men—who shared his compassion...
by Stuart | 31 Dec 2019 | Blog
If Christmas—“with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer”—is the most wonderful time of the year, New Year’s is probably the most optimistic time of the year. It is the time of year in which, having taken some time to reflect on how we have...
by Stuart | 23 Oct 2019 | Blog
In every generation there have been those who have downplayed the importance of doctrine. These detractors claim that it doesn’t matter what one believes so long as one lives a life of love and compassion. Doctrine causes division, they say. It is far better to focus...
