Jul2021
Influences in your life
by Pastor Jim Strelan
I have been reminded of your sure faith which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and I am persuaded now lives in you also (1 Timothy 1:5).
Jul2021
Opposition
by Pastor Jim Strelan
They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and expelled them from their region (Acts 13:50b).
Jul2021
Standing shoeless
by Pastor Jim Strelan
Then the Lord said to him, ‘Take off your sandals; the place where you are standing is holy ground’ (Acts 7:33).
Jul2021
Sharing care and counsel saves lives
The LCANZ has a long-standing relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malaysia (ELCM) through LCA International Mission. One of the ways the ELCM serves its community is through the Women’s Care & Counselling Centre.
Jul2021
Ethical shopping: How do our choices demonstrate love?
by Nick Schwarz
Advocates for ‘ethical shopping’ say we should consider the environmental and social impact of what we buy. And, taking guidance from the Bible, we can make a good case for Christians to demonstrate love for their neighbours and care for God’s earth in this way. But is it that straightforward?
Jul2021
Stopping the praise of Jesus
by Pastor Jim Strelan
‘I tell you’, he replied, ‘if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out’ (Luke 19:40).
Jul2021
Who, me?
by Pastor Jim Strelan
‘Ah, Sovereign Lord,’ I said, ‘I do not know how to speak; I am only a child’ (Jeremiah 1:6).
Jul2021
Who has authority?
by Pastor Jim Strelan
He sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits (Mark 6:7).
Jul2021
Lift up your eyes
by Chelsea Pietsch
[O]ur eyes look to the Lord our God, till he has mercy upon us (Psalm 123:2b).
Jul2021
Theo-drama
by Chelsea Pietsch
‘Aeneas,’ Peter said to him, ‘Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat’. Immediately Aeneas got up (Acts 9:34).