Introduction to the Series. I've recently been encouraged, that when I feel discouraged, I should remember. Remember what, you might say? Remember God's faithfulness throughout my life. Remember the times He stepped in and saved the day. Remember that I am not alone. I have never been alone. And so... let me introduce you to … Continue reading God Stories; No. 1: Riches from a Beggar.
Prophecy at 35,000 feet: A birds eye view on “words of knowledge”.
At a recent youth camp, that I was speaking on, I delivered a couple of "prophetic words." That is, messages I felt were from God. One of the youth in attendance asked me, "How do you know you are hearing from God?" It's a good question isn't it? She wasn't the first person to ask … Continue reading Prophecy at 35,000 feet: A birds eye view on “words of knowledge”.
Reflections from a dying man…
(Our family has just spent a week in Colorado Springs for my (Andrews) Masters program with Fuller Theological Seminary. It was a two week intensive that rocked my world, and so... I thought I'd share some thoughts I've had as a result, with you. I'll divide these thoughts into two sections, one for each week … Continue reading Reflections from a dying man…
When seasons change…
What do you do when everything you know and knew, suddenly goes out the door, and your season changes? For over three and a half years now I have been responsible for the discipleship of hundreds of young adults, as the Young Adults Pastor at Discovery Church. It has been one of the most challenging … Continue reading When seasons change…
All alone in a sea of people- Day 4
Have you ever seen someone standing or sitting in the middle of a crowd, who looks so alone? The person in the crowded coffee shop, sitting all alone, gazing at their cup, and looking like they wish it would gaze back at them. Wishing anyone, anything, would gaze back at them. So surrounded, yet so … Continue reading All alone in a sea of people- Day 4
A family I didn’t know I had- DAY 1
Day 1 Have you ever met someone for the first time and had an instant connection with them? Have you ever sat next to someone and known straight away that they can be trusted? Have you ever experienced the opposite, where you meet someone and you just know that you are not welcome? Yesterday I … Continue reading A family I didn’t know I had- DAY 1
Why I preach
Often people ask me why I preach and speak, even when travel costs can be high, and days are often long. I recently stumbled across this blog, of someone who was at a conference I spoke at. I went to a conference at my church over the new year weekend. it was titled 'let go, … Continue reading Why I preach