A new thing
We can learn from and be thankful for what God has done in the past, but we should not get stuck there. At the beginning of a new year Susan challenges us to embrace the new things God has for us and to be part of what he is doing.
Live through walking
Paul points out some things the Christians at Thessalonica were getting wrong – in order to point them in the right direction. All kinds of work – paid or voluntary – can be based on gospel principles.
Conquering in Jesus
No matter who or what we might face, in Jesus we can overcome because he has already won the victory.
Suffering in faith
Persecutions and trials are the soil God uses to grow his people in perseverance and faith.
Living as gospel people
In all circumstances? Even when the church is suffering severe persecution, as was the case at Thessalonica?
Is there hope for peace?
The mess of this world, the mess in our lives – it is not the end. There is hope, there is hope in Jesus who brings peace, who brings wholeness and completeness even to the messiest mess.
Waiting in the light of the gospel
While we wait for that day when God’s kingdom comes in full, let us be ready, and live as who we are: children of the light and children of the day.
Grieving according to the gospel
We can have real hope, because our belief is based on the historical facts of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Yet we still grieve at the loss of someone close to us.
Walking by the gospel
The gospel is for talking and for walking. It brings God great pleasure when he sees us using and growing in the life that he’s given us.
Continuing in the gospel
Surely every church should want to be growing in faith and love, but what does that look like today?
Is there hope for the planet?
Hope for the planet begins with thanking God for his goodness, recognising our responsibility, and trusting in God.
Suffering for the gospel
Troubles and trials will come. We will face opposition and difficulty. But the victory Jesus won for us can never be taken away.
