–> Greetings, It is very difficult to be “in” this world but not “of” this world. We may be able to successfully disconnect from many of the mechanisms that drive the functioning of the world – such as religion and politics – but to remain emotionally detached is difficult. We are caught between the hope…

–> We have answers. We know about the Family of God, the plan of salvation, and the ultimate purpose for all humankind, but what about our special calling as members of the Body of Christ? Do we really appreciate the knowledge we have and the impression it can make on those we encounter each day?…

–> Greetings, At the time of our baptism we voluntarily agreed to surrender our identity. We came to see the real self as God sees us and were buried with Him through baptism into death (Romans 6:4). We recognized that what we are, had to change and so committed to that process. We covenanted with…

–> Greetings, Recently the Council of Elders and Management Team got together for a conference amidst the chaotic situation of today’s world — a world in desperate need. It is in need of the leadership of Jesus Christ administering the Government of God over all nations. That Government will provide man’s need for purpose and…

–> Greetings, We all appreciate and value connectedness in our family relationships. While there are always exceptions due to dysfunctional families, most of us look forward to time with family. Perhaps that is more the case as you get older. Many of the issues that take us on tangents away from our families eventually become…

–> Greetings, The author of the letter to the Hebrews – traditionally presumed to be the apostle Paul – provides deep spiritual understanding of Christ’s role in both the Melchizedek priesthood and the sacrificial system. There was an expectation that members of the Church would use the extra help given to them through God’s Holy…

–> Greetings, Human life is all about relationships. In the first chapters of Genesis we see a relationship between man, the creation, and his Creator. As God created the animals He brought them to Adam for him to name. They walked and talked together in a harmonious relationship. On the human level God created a…

–> Greetings, As the year 2016 draws to a close, it is perhaps fitting that we give some attention to the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2016. It neatly sums up where this year has brought us and gives us an indication of what might lie ahead for 2017. The word is post-truth…

–> We live in a perilous time today where, as Paul told Timothy, people are lovers of themselves, proud, unloving, brutal and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, among other things. Watching these elements play out in the news isn’t very uplifting – it is stressful. And being touched by these selfish negatives…

level”:5} –> In the Lifeboat Analogies can sometimes be helpful in highlighting the reality of a situation in a memorable way. One that I personally find to be of help is the lifeboat analogy. We are afloat on a vast ocean of world disorder, religious confusion, chaos in certain areas of the planet, war and…

–> As Mr. Orchard mentioned last week, my wife, Connie, and I just returned from visiting brethren in Rwanda and Madagascar. Travelling back to London was a little more difficult than usual. Due to a crash on the Nairobi runway, the flight we were to take from Antananarivo to Nairobi arrived 14 hours late (after…

–> Greetings, This week Gillian and I have been in El Paso, Texas for Jeanette Emery’s memorial service. The gathering of family and friends was held the day before Thanksgiving and provided a little different window through which to view this national holiday. Also traveling at one of the year’s busiest seasons is – what…

–> Greetings, Have you noticed the dominant feeling amongst people in general is that of uncertainty? There are so many issues of life to which there are no clear answers. There are many unknowns. What does Brexit mean for Britain and the world? What does a Trump presidency mean for the United States and the…