Connecting to Jesus

By Jean Griffiths I have heard from people that on waking they must have their first cup of coffee before they can start the day. That zap of caffeine is what seems to connect them to become fully awake. No doubt while they’re having that stimulus, they turn on their devices to connect to the […]

We Need Each Other

By Manuele Teofilo  I enjoy meeting up with other Christians. Either at a small group, connect group or even just a coffee catch-up. These are always wonderful opportunities to share encouragement to build each other up. Or to listen to the hardships that our friend is going through and to pray for them. In my […]

The Wise Men Went Together

By Manuele Teofilo  In Matthew 2 it tells us the story about the wise men following the star that led them to the new-born baby. Verse 10 and 11 read, “When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed […]

My Sheep Know My Voice

By Sarah Houston John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them,  and they follow me” (NIV) I was walking in Cornwall Park enjoying seeing the new lambs in the fields, so carefree and content having their mother close by their side. This reminded me I have a Good Shepherd too, who takes […]

What is in your hand?

By Margie Willers So the Lord said to him, “What is in that in your hand?” He said, “A rod.” Exodus 4:2 (NKJV) God had chosen Moses to deliver the children of Israel from Egypt. But Moses immediately began to enumerate all the reasons why he was not qualified to assume such leadership. Then the […]

Faith Journey

By Jean Griffith I gaze at my “Steps”, yet again. What a wonderful way to meditate on the journey God has for me. I have this beautiful glass sculpture representing a flight of steps which has much significance to me. This piece stands at 180mm x 110mm. It has 17 steps curving upwards. It starts […]

Spirit of Power, Love and a Sound Mind

Spirit of Power, Love and a Sound Mind By Teremoana and Aukilani Va’a Teremoana Today we are doing the devotion and we are going to be using the example of a tree. People often look at trees for their beauty. However, trees are important in a number of ways. Trees are used to represent life […]

Meditate on the Glory of God

Meditate on the Glory of God  By Margaret Thomson   “The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”  Psalm 19:1 This is a true revelation of God’s glory that displays His power, creativity, artistry, mercy, and wisdom, among other things. Meditating regularly on the words and works of God […]

I Will Not Be Shaken

I Will Not Be Shaken By Cherry Lewis  “Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” – Psalms 16: 8  Have you ever worried because you have failed? done the wrong thing, thought wrongly about someone, omitted to do something, and then regretted it?    Once you have confessed these things to […]

Easter

Easter By Olivia Shivas 1 John 4:9-11 NIV  “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear […]