Minister’s Note 9 April “put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground” (Eph. 6:13). Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas recently said: “Ultimately I … Continued
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph. 5:21). Reverence (literally “fear”) is a sense of awe at the wonder, beauty and mystery of what is sacred. Our passage for this week (Eph. 5:21-6:9) calls us to … Continued
“Excuse the dust, we’re in the midst of renovations”, said my host, seating me down in what seemed more like a building site than a lounge. “There used to be a wall there, but it isolated those in the kitchen … Continued
“You were dead”, says Paul about the Ephesians. They were “objects of wrath”. But God, who is rich in mercy, has done something wonderful. In Christ they, and we: “are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, … Continued
When leaders at DMC have prayerfully reflected on God’s will for us two images have been prominent[1]: (1) A bustling, hospitable village united by the Gospel story. In a village the young are celebrated and the wisdom of the elders … Continued
Over recent weeks learning from Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” has lead us to true beauty. Recall, for example, the “Beautiful Faith” expressed in the Beatitudes; trusting that the Kingdom of Heaven brings blessing and beauty even to the worst … Continued
In Worship on Sunday (5th February) in the Covenant Prayer we will say: “I realise that I belong to you”. As Paul puts it: “You are not your own; you were bought at a price” (1 Co 6:19b–20a). Last week’s lesson from the … Continued
Rain! Beautiful, gentle rain for a drought-ravaged earth. I can’t imagine a better picture of blessing. No wonder the Psalmist leads worship with the words: “Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp. … Continued
“I waited and waited and waited for God At last he looked; finally he listened.” (Ps. 40 :1, The Message). We light our candle this on Sunday to the words of Psalm 40. The psalmist waited and waited and waited. Waiting … Continued
Do not be frightened! (Lk. 21:9) “Do not be afraid!” On Wednesday, those of us not alive in the 1930’s realised afresh why God so often commands: “do not fear”[1]. Fear propelled Trump to the White-House and now the … Continued