The Pastor’s Pen

I wish to encourage you to use your tongue for God’s glory.  The world exercises little restraint, if any, when using the tongue for speaking its mind. The media, entertainment, and the Internet, all serve to normalise swearing, crass humour, lying, anger, unforgiveness, and blaspheming God’s name. Sadly, many who claim to be ‘Christian’ speak…

I wish to encourage you to evaluate who’s at the heart of your worship The first 3 of the 10 commandments found in Exodus 20:3-6, relate to worship of the one true God. Sadly, this world has scored a triple failure. However, for those of us who profess belief in God through faith in Jesus…

I wish to encourage you to seek wise, Christ centred counsel. At some point, all of us seek counsel from others in relation to what’s happening in our own lives. We typically go to people who have trained in specific fields, who have proven history of greater understanding in the matters of concern. This is…

I wish to encourage you to view your faith as God views it.  At the heart of all false belief (fraud faith) are 3 terribly wrong perspectives; a small view of God, a wrong view of God’s Word (The Bible), and a deceitfully high view of self. All three of these errors lead to devastating consequences.…

I wish to encourage you to joyfully acknowledge your creator As I shared time at this spectacular beach of Matarangi with my wife earlier this week, I was reminded of the privilege it is to live within the handwork of the Creator. The beauty and complexity of creation is an awe inspiring testimony to the…

I wish to encourage you to look toward your greatest reward, Heaven! As the children of God, we enjoy many of His graces in this life, having had the love of God lavished upon us (1 John 3:1). However, this earthly life is only the first steps in what Jehovah intends for His redeemed. After…

I wish to encourage you to think of Jesus Christ as your spiritual crutch. Many Christians have come under the criticism that ‘Christianity is just an emotional crutch for those who can’t handle life’. Well, the good news is, they’re right. Praise God that we have a friend in Jesus who can be leaned on!…

I wish to encourage you to walk in faith. Faith and belief are spoken of often in today’s world, referring to almost anything that anyone wants to place their confidence in. It can range from a casual thought to a life transforming belief. However, I don’t want to encourage you with the world’s whimsical idea…

I wish to encourage you to walk in mercy. The psalmist declares that “the LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made” (Psalms 145:8-9). Job explained God’s impartial mercy to all mankind in that…

I wish to encourage you to use past failings for Christ. More often than not, we simply want to put our sinful failings behind us and move on with life. While that’s a good attitude to have, we often fail to see the opportunities Christ gives us, where we can use lessons gained from our…