There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. There are different abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to all for their particular service. The Spirit’s presence is shown in some way in each person… Read more
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The Father’s house
All who heard him were amazed at his intelligent answers. His parents were astonished when they saw him, and his mother said to him, ‘Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.’ He answered them, ‘Why did you have to look for me?… Read more
Healing from God
So then, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect. Elijah was the same kind of person as we are. He prayed earnestly that there would be no rain, and no rain fell on the land… Read more
Peaceful greeting
I recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who serves the church at Cenchreae. Receive her in the Lord’s name, as God’s people should, and give her any help she may need from you; for she herself has been a good friend to many people and also to me. I send greetings to Priscilla and Aquila,… Read more
A good dance by the font
On the day of the service, Carl texted me at 8.00 am: ‘Make sure you watch out for roos.’ With eyes peeled, I drove the speed limit thinking about Carl Thiele’s regularisation service. I thought about Carl and his own journey, of living with and through God’s call … how we all have different sensory… Read more
Sanctuary to Asylum Seekers
RESOLVED: that Synod encourages congregations and individuals, and affirms those who are already active in their support, to welcome new arrivals from refugee backgrounds to their communities and that they work to understand their specific needs and actively support them in their resettlement. (Resolution 150210 LCA General Convention October 2015) Are you a church wanting… Read more