When we live a life over God, what truths do we fail to understand concerning the cross of Christ and its benefits? Why did Christ have to suffer?

The essence of religion is “I obey therefore I am accepted”. People often approach God on this basis and yet this is not what Jesus taught. Life WITH God is based on the “good news” that the victory is won and we can have relationship WITH God on this...

Relationship or religion?

The Western church is facing a crisis. People's posture towards Christ can be directed in so many different ways, and we often lose focus on simply being in relationship "with" Him.

David, Paul and countless others had this incredible desire to be WITH God. Their relationship with God was more than just a belief or an activity it was life itself. The Triune God has perfect relationship and communion and God designed us in His...

What is God going to do in the final moments of Samson's life? The lips that had kissed so many - now breathe a prayer: "remember me... strengthen me." How is God's purpose revealed through the story of Samson?

Samson did not purpose his heart to live according to the calling that God had placed on his life. There was no conviction or follow through. By highlighting another bible ‘hero’ we can see how living “on purpose” bears much fruit.

What brought Samson to the point of defeat? Was it simply the love of a woman? Or was it the power of words and lies? The accusers planned to tie him up and take away his power. What ties us up in our faith?

Samson was called to have a holy life-­‐set apart for God and separated from evil. Unfortunately, he compromised his calling through his self-­‐reliance and arrogance. As Christians, we are in a similar situation as Samson – if we are not hoping in...

There is so much anger consuming the world, so much judgement. People view the church as a place of condemnation, but how has this happened? We are all called to peace makers. Jesus said: " I have not come in to the world to condemn the world but...