Christian Faith Perspectives

When you are looking for an image to express something you want to say, it can often be so allusive… nothing seems to fit. Then suddenly you see it! Indeed it is true, ‘ A picture is worth a thousand words’. There is an innate factor within us all that wants to belong to something.…

Have you ever had to decide between two pathways in life? It can be a time of personal uncertainty because both choices seem right. I recall a time when I had to make such a decision. I was 40 years old at the time and had just been successful in a job application to take…

We all know what happens when you plant a seed; germination takes place, and a new plant begins to grow. But the interesting aspect of this process is that the seed actually has to die or drop away in order for the new plant life to emerge. As a young man keen on growing vegetables,…

Have you ever walked along an ocean beach, exploring a rocky coastline. The waves crash and surge over rock platforms, as you see cliffs and fascinating rock formations at every turn. A strong wind is blowing off the sea, and salty spray strikes your face. As you walk over rock pools and seaweed you round…

We buy a potted plant from our local nursery, a native species or maybe an exotic plant; and often all we see is green growth, no flowers! Then, something wonderful occurs; a flower unique to that species begins to emerge, displaying all that amazing character of its imbedded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). ‘In the centre of…

We live in a world of business; companies are formed, and partnerships are created. Some succeed and some don’t; companies go bankrupt, but others are successful. Of course, you can start up a business by yourself, but there is something particularly exciting about a partnership. It is where two people share an idea, sharing their…

There’s nothing more restrictive than being put in a box! You can’t move for a start, and your freedom and individuality has seemingly been taken away. In life it is important to not allow others to determine who you are or what you should be. Society and people in general are quick to stereotype us;…

Are you in the pursuit of knowledge? Have you emersed yourself in the world of academia? The reward at the end of those periods of intensive study is a Graduation. That Degree or Diploma is now your proof that you are qualified in a specific field and enables you to commence work in your chosen…

Everyone likes a present. There is something special about gifts we receive from other people. It touches our emotions reminding us that we are special and loved. God wants to give us gifts too! But there are some gifts we sometimes take for granted. The most precious gift is the gift of life, we are…

God has a throne in Heaven, it is real and majestic. God is seated there in all His Holiness and Power. The Lord Jesus Christ is also there, seated at the right hand of his Father… HE IS THE WAY! As believers we are seated there too! When Jesus ascended into heaven after dying in…