When the coals in a fire go out, they are no longer fit for purpose. So it is true with believers - we need to stoke the flames. Ps Melanie shares that the christian life cannot be lived in isolation and if we try, the fire slowly dies. However, fellowship with other believers can fire us up!

Ps Amanda states that there is a place for every type of person within the community, even those who are really different need to be in the community for someone who is equally different to connect to. There is a place for everyone. Being a connection point for others is equally important as connecting with others.

Stu spoke about finding a promise in the Word that dealt with an issue you are fighting, approaching the standpoint of God’s love. Then activating the promise by declaring it to be so in our lives.

Ps Melanie and Paul share their wisdom about marriage as they answer questions sent in by church members.

Ps Amanda advised all of us that we should increase our self-awareness in order to respond appropriately in dealing with others. She also said that in conflict it is better to pursue the relationship rather than justice. Nicholas spoke of the four major causes of relationship breakdown: criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling. He mentioned the importance of differentiation They then answered some interesting questions posed online by church embers about communication and conflict resolution.

Ps Paul spoke about the limitations we place on ourselves when we adopt a stance of defensiveness. We need to be in a place where we can receive correction in whatever form it takes without reacting defensively. Often this will mean laying down our own agendas and allowing God to soften our hearts so that we don’t react defensively.

Ps Melanie talks about the role of mothers. They know everything about their children as God knows everything about us. He has a particular plan for us, but are we prepared to say yes to Him?

Ps Melanie shares on the importance of forgiveness as a dynamic in our lives, as it frees us to live a life forgiven. Forgiveness of our sins and forgiveness of others who have wronged us in our past is crucial, otherwise we are stuck in bondage.

Ps Melanie shares about the importance of our mental health during this current period. The voices of accusation, mocking and ‘you can’t do this’ may be what we need to be fighting against right now.

What is our perspective when looking at COVID-19? Ps Paul preaches on the importance of understanding where God is in our current situation.