Kia ora Agora,

The Bible can seem like a book of many stories. We can be like little children playing with jigsaw pieces and not realising they're designed to fit together into one big, over-arching story. Until we see the picture on the lid! Pastor Craig has been showing us the lid.

Today we meet Jesus Christ in the unfolding story. Who is He? Why is He the glorious high point of biblical history and the crucial turning point of human history? Most importantly, who is He to you? Whatever your answer, could it ever be enough?

Kia ora Agora,

Today we will be carrying on looking at the 'story of the Bible'. We are going to look at the conquest of Israel and Judah and see that there are many similarities to some of the struggles we have as Christians today. The second half of the Old Testament in 30 minutes - can it be done?????

Last Sunday we looked at an overview of the whole Bible in just over 30 minutes. We discussed key themes of imago dei and therefore God's desire to be with His people. 

Kia ora Agora,

Today we are beginning a new series looking at an overview of the Bible. First, we'll start with the easy task of summarising the entire Bible in 30 mins - ekk. An interesting exercise to do and find the core threads that weave their way through the Bible.

Kia Agora,

Today, we look at the life of David and how he learned to trust the Lord both when life was out of control and when circumstances turned in his favour and he had the power to influence the outcome.

This Sunday we finished James 5 and looked at the power of prayer. Is there ever a time in our life when we shouldn't pray? What things that we deal with are just too big for God and prayer? 

Kia ora Agora,

How well do our actions mirror the faith that we proclaim?

This Sunday is Father's day - wooooooo

Kia ora Agora,

Today we are looking at chapter 2 of James - and I honestly think this is a 'hold on to your seats' chapter as James goes super hard on showing love to everyone and proving our faith is real through the lives we live. Whoa!

There is a video near the beginning (1:37) as an illustration, it is an old Toyota ad with Barry Crump. If you are interested in watching, the link is attached: Crumpy and Scotty 2nd Hilux Commercial - YouTube 

This Sunday we started looking at the book of James. Such an amazing book of blunt calls to us on how to live as followers of Jesus. How do you thrive in life when you are hit by troubles or temptation

Book of James Summary: A Complete Animated Overview - YouTube