Category Archives: THE WORD

When we ponder the Scriptures prayerfully we no longer feel alone.  We have the unshakeable certainty that someone is seeking us and someone is standing by our side, and we are given new strength and encouragement through the presence of … Continue reading →

Here is a short quiz.  Can you say what took place on each of these dates: 9/11 11 March 2004 20 March 2003 My guess is that most of us got just one right. 9/11            Destruction of World … Continue reading →

“Christ is risen; why do you believe this”, asked the preacher of his congregation?  Luke’s account of Easter Sunday gives us insight into how the first Christians came to believe this and how we too will deepen our faith in … Continue reading →

The Woman at the Well  Jn 4: 1 – 42 I am sure we are all familiar with this story, if not, I suggest that you take time to read it once more from your Bible. On the surface this … Continue reading →

Who is the most important friend of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel? I am sure if you asked this question in your Bible Sharing group there would be many answers. My answer is, ‘YOU’. Having introduced Jesus and John, Mark turns … Continue reading →

I suggest that you read the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 20: 1 – 16 before continuing with this article. In chapter 19 of Matthew’s gospel Jesus does some straight talking.  He challenges the Pharisees on the question of … Continue reading →

Gen 2: 4b – 3: 24 How would you teach people about the realities of our existence; where we come from; life and death; good and evil; the ups and downs of living; suffering? You could opt for a theatrical … Continue reading →

Part 1 Yahweh, your God, is in your midst; a mighty saviour. He will exult with joy over you. He will renew you by his love. He will dance with shouts of joy for you as on a day of … Continue reading →

                  The year is 550 BC. The Hebrew people have lost the war with Babylon. The destruction was unbelievable. Families have been destroyed, livelihoods gone, security non-existent, all is chaos for a … Continue reading →

The opening words of the Bible are, “In the beginning”, followed by the story of creation in six days. At the back of the African Bible we find a scientific chronology of creation. From the start to the appearance of … Continue reading →