Have you ever thought about prayer? Maybe it feels like a list of things you want, a quick “thank you” before a meal, or perhaps something a bit formal and, well, one-sided. But what if prayer could be more? What if it could be a real connection, a genuine conversation? It’s natural to wonder if […]
Friendship
I want to spend sometime examining friendships and ultimately how that impacts our friendship with God and how we get it wrong. How God’s friendship with us is unique and very different friendships with other humans. Peer Friendship Across Different Ages In order to start I am examining friendship by ages and what it means. […]
John Haiku
Love’s light shines so bright,Living water, life anew,Believe, and you’ll see.
John 6:25-58: The Bread of Life
Introduction This passage is one of the most challenging and profound in the Gospel of John. Jesus’s language about eating his flesh and drinking his blood caused confusion and even offence among his listeners. However, it’s crucial to understand this passage within its context and through the lens of the Old Testament and other New […]
You are Peter
There is a very interesting moment in John’s gospel chapter one. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter). John 1 v 42. Don’t you think this is a bizarre moment? How many times have you had someone walk up to […]
“Look, the Lamb of God!” – John 1:29
Imagine the scene: John the Baptist, a powerful voice in the wilderness, sees Jesus walking towards him. And he doesn’t hold back. He shouts, “Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” That’s huge! John recognised Jesus for who He truly was: the one who came to fix everything that’s […]
The Sticky Web of Lies: Living a Life of Truth
Hey everyone, I am continuing my series on the 3 L’s of life. Today is lies. We all know lying is wrong, right? It’s one of those things we learn from a young age. But sometimes, it’s easy to think of lying as just telling a little white lie, or maybe stretching the truth a […]
Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind
As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. As long as it is day, […]
Peace in this world
Life can be full of ups and downs, right? One minute you’re riding high, the next you’re plummeting down a steep drop. School stress, friendship dramas, figuring out your future – it can all feel overwhelming sometimes. It’s in those moments I cling to a powerful promise from Jesus in John 16:33: “I have told […]
From Death to Life: A Done Deal
Ever feel like has ups, downs, twists, and turns… it can be a lot. But John 5:24 gives us some incredible news: “I tell you the solemn truth, the one who hears my message and believes the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned, but has crossed over from death […]
Hosea 14: A Call to Return
Introduction Hosea 14 is a powerful and hopeful chapter, a plea from God to His people to return to Him. It’s a message of love, forgiveness, and restoration, even after immense rebellion. For young people navigating a complex world, this message is incredibly relevant. Let’s dive in! Reading: Hosea 14:1-9 Discussion and Exploration “Return, Israel, […]
Hosea 13: Rebellion and Judgement
Introduction Hosea 13 is a powerful and sobering chapter. It speaks of Israel’s persistent rebellion against God, their impending judgement, and yet, even in the midst of this, glimpses of God’s enduring love and future restoration. It’s a chapter filled with lessons that are just as relevant for us today as they were for ancient […]