As we read the book of James, it’s easy to conclude that he was a wise man. And it’s no wonder that he was wise, after all, James was the younger half-brother of Jesus. I couldn’t imagine living for  years in the household of Jesus without something good rubbing off on you. James, therefore, had…

Scattered throughout Jesus’ many conversations while on earth, are invitations for people to enter into a personal relationship with Himself and His heavenly Father. One of the best-known invites is recorded in Matthew 11:28-30. Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you,…

In writing to the sin compromised church at Corinth, the apostle Paul repeatedly emphasises the unique relationship believers have with the Lord. In doing so, he uses different phrases to accentuate different facets of the spiritual connection intertwining them with God through Jesus Christ, by the Holy Spirit. In the first few chapters of 1…

This question challenges personal identity, individuality, and autonomy. What a mouthful. But these are the heart issues that arise when possession or ownership of our lives are spoken of. We understand this when talking of worldly slavery or identity theft, but when speaking of the Christian life, it can evoke raw emotions. For some, they…

As we read the New Testament, it doesn’t take long to realise that first generation Christians of the first century faced the same issues we do today. Time, different cultures, and advancing technology has not changed the aggression of the world towards Jesus Christ. Nor have they changed the deceptive desires of the human heart…