December 2011
13 posts
Lead a Legacy
In Paul’s first letter to his young pastor friend, Timothy, he says “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12)
Paul tells Timothy to set an example. The word ‘example’ is translated ‘pattern’. In other words, be proactive, initiate different patterns...
Becoming Like Jesus in 2012
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.’” (Luke 15:22 NIV)
In the story of the prodigal, we identify with the younger brother, seeing ourselves as prodigals returning to God.
Some of us even identify with the older brother, realizing we’ve sinfully harboured resentment when God shows grace to others who,...
2012: A Gift of Time from God
“But make sure that you don’t get so absorbed and exhausted in taking care of all your day-by-day obligations that you lose track of the time and doze off, oblivious to God.” (Romans 13:11 MSG)
We manage time; we waste time. We spend time; we save time. We wish the time would come; we wish the time would pass. We see time fly; we feel time drag. We watch clocks and carry calendars, creating...
2012: Focus on What God Can Do Through You - Jon...
“Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity …” (Hebrews 6:1a NIV)
Although God does the heavy lifting in our transformation to Christ-likeness, we still bear the responsibility to keep discipline part of discipleship.
Therefore, we no longer run aimlessly; we have the sizeable objective of becoming just like Jesus. And so, as the...
Christmas Thought
Well it’s 4:44pm on Friday 23rd December and I have made my last visit to the shops before Christmas Day. It’s normally at this time that I start thinking about everything that’s coming up and hope that I have got it all covered.
I love Christmas on so many levels - a time of giving and receiving gifts, getting together with family and friends to enjoy some yummy food and the...
Christmas: God Loves Us
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NLT)
God loves you so much that he sent Jesus on a mission of love with a message of love. Christmas is a yearly reminder that God loves you. The Bible says God is love. It doesn’t say God has love; it says God is love. Love is his nature; God...
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STOP. LOOK. AND LISTEN. By Mary Graham
In this busy world with clutter and clatter in almost every nook and cranny of our lives, it’s tempting to stay in a constant state of fast-forward. As much as I love the ever-present availability of modern technology … as much as I’d feel lost and alone without connectivity … I often need a reminder to pause and pay attention.
Fortunately, God has surrounded me with...
Seek Out the Lost
“Be friendly with everyone. Don’t be proud and feel that you are smarter than others. Make friends with ordinary people.” (Romans 12:16 CEV)
In The Message paraphrase, 2 Corinthians 5:20b is rendered: “Become friends with God; he’s already a friend with you.” That’s the message we’re to take to the world, yet often we limit our influence by seeking and maintaining friendships...
Christmas Celebration
This Sunday December 18th is our Christmas Celebration gathering. The giving tree is set up and on Sunday we will be brining in gifts for those in our community who are in most need this Christmas. Our celebration service will have carols, kids performance, Christmas drama and then is followed by a picnic across the road in the South Parklands. We have a giant bouncy castle coming in, face...
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RAHAB partnering with Hope Church
RAHAB is an ministry to those that feel trapped in the sex industry. Rahab’s vision is to restore, inspire and assist those trapped in prostitution to discover their God given identity and find fulfilment through life.
Hope Church has recently partnered with Rahab in Adelaide by providing our facility as a place for the Rahab Team to pray before heading out onto the Adelaide streets.
We...
“You will never grow a close relationship with God by just attending church once...”
– Rick Warren - Purpose Driven Life
“Because God is with you all the time, no place is any closer to God than the...”
– Rick Warren - Day 11 of Purpose Driven Life
“The key to friendship with God is not changing what you do but changing your...”
– Brother Lawrence - humble cook in a French Monastery - 17th Century