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What does it mean to be loved by God when we are at our worst? The story of Hosea and Gomer isn’t just an ancient account of heartbreak and betrayal—it’s a divine illustration of God’s relentless, redemptive love for us. In this post, we explore how Hosea’s call to marry an unfaithful woman reveals the…
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I had the honour of being invited to preach at a Baptist church down south, and this sermon was the result. What begins with a story about preaching at a youth retreat (with The Emperor’s New Groove as my assigned Disney film, no less!) unfolds into a deeper reflection on fear, doubt, and what it…
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The people lining the road into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday weren’t just being festive—they were desperate. Waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna!” wasn’t a polite welcome; it was a cry for rescue. It was the sound of people under pressure, longing for restoration. And Jesus heard them. He came not on a war horse, but…
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Lent isn’t just about giving up sweets or caffeine for 40 days—it’s about learning to depend on God. When Jesus went into the wilderness, He wasn’t just enduring hunger; He was facing real temptation—the same kinds we face every day. Would He take control or trust the Father? Would He seek power without pain? Would…
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Have you ever paused to consider what you’re really doing during a Covenant Service? It’s not just another Sunday at church. It’s a moment to recommit, to realign, and to embrace God’s grace in a deeply personal way. At the heart of it all is a word that often feels heavy: sin. But what if…
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Deadlines have a way of snapping us to attention, don’t they? Whether it’s training for a marathon or scrambling to meet a work deadline, they motivate us to act—sometimes with discipline, other times with panic. But what happens when the deadline is unknown? How do we stay ready for something that could happen at any…
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Advent isn’t just about ticking off to-do lists or braving the chaos of Christmas preparations. It’s a season of waiting—of quiet, expectant hope. But how often do we pause long enough to hear God’s gentle whisper in the midst of the noise? In 1 Kings 19, Elijah learns that God isn’t found in the dramatic…
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The church today stands at a crossroads. With fewer than half of Britons now identifying as Christians and Methodism in steep decline, we must ask: Where have we gone wrong? The letters to the seven churches in Revelation hold urgent lessons for us—none more striking than the contrasts between Philadelphia and Laodicea. Philadelphia was a…
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Have you ever noticed how we tend to avoid the tough stuff? Whether it’s kids showing off their “abstract” artwork or adults sidestepping hard conversations, we’ve all mastered the art of distracting and deflecting. But what happens when this becomes our go-to response in life—and even in faith? In Mark 13, the disciples try to…
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In Mark 12:28-34, Jesus calls us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves—commandments that outweigh even the greatest of sacrifices. But what does that look like in everyday life? During my college years at Cliff, a humorous attempt to poke fun at college controversies…
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