Rev's Ramblings

Sun 26 Nov

Death can affect us in different ways. When Martha and Mary lost their brother, Lazarus in death, they were devastated, and in their devastation, they were visibly upset. They were grief stricken. They were angry. In speaking with Jesus, they both said to Him, “If you had been here, our brother would not...

Sun 19 Nov

We are entering into some very challenging verses which Jesus gives to His followers. What are we like at forgiving enemies? Loving our enemies? Praying for our enemies. It is challenging to consider Jesus’ commands! Some take the commands not to judge that we are not allowed to judge. However, if we...

Sun 12 Nov

Of the many disciples who followed Jesus, He chose twelve for His inner circle of trainees if you like. They would follow Him. He encouraged them in their ministry by blessing them. “Blessed are the poor for they will inherit the kingdom of God.” Part of the blessing was to have the blessing of being...

Sun 5 Nov

We are done with the AFL for a few months. Although the trade period keeps it in the news. Coaches are on the look out for the player they require to secure a premiership. Some coaches may never win a premiership. But that elusive premiership keeps them coming back year after year. Others become...

Sun 29 Oct

There are several stories wrapped up in Luke Five. We saw the restoration of a leper last week. Today we have a paralysed man who his friends brought to Jesus. It is an amazing story of friends who could see that their friend needed Jesus. But how were they to get him to Jesus, let alone, let alone to get...

Sun 22 Oct

Most Christians have favourite Bible verses, Scriptures, or characters. The most well known one is John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Of course there are many Bible verses and characters....

Sun 15 Oct

Jesus, at one point in His ministry asked them who people thought He was. The scriptures tell us who they thought Jesus was. But what about the thousands who live in Wyndham? Who do they say Jesus is? Never heard of Him! A good man. One who helps His friends and neighbours. One who upset the authorities...

Sun 8 Oct

We face temptations every day. Some temptations are good, some not so good, some we would not even consider to be temptations. For example there is the temptation to spend an extra few minutes of sleep in the morning. And before we know it we are late for work, or late for church. It is tempting to...

Sun 1 Oct

Spring has come! We have left winter behind for another year. Plants will be shooting and producing flowers and leaves. We have prepared the soil to place our vegetable seedlings. What preparation have you done for your spring plantings? Have you fertilized the soil, removed the rocks,, got rid of the...

Sun 24 Sep

Most of us see the gospel as being good news. And for many that is what it is – exceedingly good news – great news! It is good news if we have accepted what the good news is in what God has done for us in His Son Jesus Christ. He went to the cross to die in our place for our sins. However, the good...