I came across these 10 ways to love recently and was really challenged by them! I hope you are too! Ask God to help you choose which one to action this week.

GrowthBec Bonython2 November 2021Love, Jesus, Friend

Why can't God just forgive? - by Elizabeth Reynolds

Yes, we are called to forgive them in their hearts. And yes, God is a forgiving God. But it can only be through Jesus Christ.

GrowthElizabeth Reynolds21 October 2021God, You, Answer

Beloved - by Bec Bonython

Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, And the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.

GrowthBec Bonython14 October 2021Love, Jesus, Friend

Vow - by Bec Bonython

In our own lives, we need to constantly be on our guard to make sure the world doesn’t dictate how we live our lives.

GrowthBec Bonython8 October 2021Love, Jesus, Friend

Romans 5:3 - And we glory in our sufferings - by Ken Clezy

As Christians we must display similar effort (perseverance) so serious and severe that Paul calls it suffering, if we are to behave consistently (i.e. display the right character) and always be obedient, as God requires of us.

GrowthBFC8 October 2021Romans, Bible Study

Without hinderance - by Ben Bonython

Therefore, in your everyday, let the good news of Jesus give you assurance in Him, and enable you to be bold in your faith.

GrowthBen Bonython28 September 2021Promise, Jesus, Authority, Gospel, Love, Proclaim

Romans 5:4 - Glory of God - by Ken Clezy

So here Paul is telling us that in due course we will see the glory of God.

GrowthBFC21 September 2021Romans, Bible Study

The challenge to reach out - by Elizabeth Reynolds

So whether it be healing, and miracles in general, or whether it’s just showing love to someone, how can you do that this week?

GrowthElizabeth Reynolds15 September 2021God, You, Answer

Art of Celebration - by James Newton

Perhaps it might be helpful to think about the song line the other way around… “Knowing we’re free from condemnation, this is the art of celebration”. Or, perhaps let’s ask the questions “What are we celebrating?’ and “Why is it an art?”.

GrowthBFC15 September 2021Acts, Jesus, Advocate, Mercy

The otherside - by Ben Bonython

Reading the story again in the Bible, looking back on different moments in my own life.....yeah, its easy to say with hindsight "ofcourse, we did make it, ofcourse, we reached the destination..."

GrowthBen Bonython7 September 2021Doubt, Fear, Worry, Promise, Jesus, Authority, Help

Delight - by Ben Bonython

‘Children are a heritage from the Lord and the greatest delight I have had in my time as Pastor has been to see the growth in family life and the desire of many parents to be equipped to train their children in the ways and discipline of the God.’

GrowthBen Bonython7 September 2021Father, Jesus, God, Love

Fathers Day - Acts 6 - by Ben Bonython

Fatherhood therefore is a commitment and desire to act in ‘certain ways’ towards others. And that leads us to consider what these ‘certain ways’ might be and how are they received?

GrowthBen Bonython6 September 2021Acts, Fathers, Fathers Day, Wisdom, Spirit

He calls me friend - by Bec Bonython

Could I ask you to stop for a moment and re-read this passage a couple of times? Allow God to speak to your heart and let a phase jump out at you. There is something in here for everyone.

GrowthBec Bonython6 September 2021Love, Jesus, Friend

Be still and know - Bec Bonython

I need to do something, say something, write a letter to my MP, and express my opinions and hurts and fears.

GrowthBec Bonython27 August 2021grace, Psalms, Be Still, Help, God

Our Daily Question - by Elizabeth Reynolds

Or perhaps just one question. Everyday. What did you do for God’s kingdom today?

GrowthElizabeth Reynolds27 August 2021God, You, Answer

Romans 4:25 - Raised to life - by Ken Clezy

Let us never forget how important our example is to our children, and to others. No singing about that.

GrowthBFC27 August 2021Romans, Bible Study

Let it be you - by Elizabeth Reynolds

Put your hand up. You don’t have to be the best. Just be available. You don’t have to get it right all the time. Just be available. You don’t have to be perfect. Just be available. Show up.

GrowthElizabeth Reynolds13 August 2021God, You, Answer

Distractions - by Laura Duke

Jesus knew the power of distraction in separating people from God. He felt it himself. He often withdrew by himself to distant and remote places to pray.

GrowthBFC7 August 2021Distractions, Jesus, Relationship

Psalms 34 - by Jeremy Duke

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.

GrowthBFC30 July 2021Psalms, righteousness, Jesus, Delivered, Redemption

Jesus, our advocate - by James Newton

A good lawyer will always make you look good. You might not be eloquent or confident or strategic or knowledgable. But if your lawyer is eloquent and confident and strategic and knowledgable, then to the judge you also will be eloquent, confident, strategic and knowledgable

GrowthBFC29 July 2021Acts, Jesus, Advocate, Mercy

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