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The Third Option: The Spirit Led Life “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 Some time ago one of our cats caught a bird in our garden and carried the poor thing in its mouth into […]

Unmistakable No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” Acts 2:16-17 What was the last change you made in your life? Could be small, big, random, significant, trivial or life changing. Allow your mind to reflect upon this […]

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 Expectations and desires are such a beautiful and yet dangerous part of life. To have a dream, let alone seeing it fulfilled, creates a feeling in your heart that is essential for a meaningful life. To have desires […]

Should we appraise a prophet by their popularity? Luke 4:1, explains how the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted.  Once that tough ordeal was over, the same Holy Spirit led Jesus to begin His teaching ministry, “Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through […]

Bible Reading: Joel 2:11-14 Digging Deeper: After graphically describing the Day of the Lord (vv1-11), Joel ends with these words, “Who can endure it?” Joel asks knowing that the answer is, no one can endure. The only thing to do is to respond wholeheartedly to the gracious offer of God. God wants the nation to […]

Dear friends, Please be reminded that you can also listen to Murray’s midweek message on YouTube via our SUC Facebook page! “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.” (Romans 12:9-10) It is God’s will for all of […]

(Also available on YouTube on the SUC Facebook page) “Now that same day (Resurrection Sunday) two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about eleven kilometres from Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:13) Life is made up of conversations. Conversations with yourself. Conversations with others. Conversations with God. You could include your pets if you like. Lockdown […]

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-45 The word “new” used here implies freshness, not as if it was a totally new idea: God has loved His Creation […]