[2] African 1950s Safari introduction
Joe′s Journal of 1950’s safari′s, work contracts and expeditions to far away places. The 1950′s saw a steady stream of well trained technicians available to industry, having completed National Service. I opted for travel and adventure overseas, well paid work with low taxation…
[2] Does God test us?
Jesus’ disciples were in an extremely tough, violent storm, but God can allow difficult situations to test us. He wants our faith and trust in Him to grow…
[3] Creation days 2 and 3 – atmosphere and vegetation
Creation days 2 and 3. Until scientists studied the earth’s atmosphere, we never realised how important it is! Dry ground appears, vegetation grows..
3. What is the evidence for evolution?
We are told Evolution is fact. Do we accept that? Or do we add God into the areas of chance? Or believe the Bible creation? Or ignore the subject?
[4] Creation of the sun moon and stars – Is Genesis scientific?
The Creation of the sun moon and stars in Day 4 in the Bible is illogical. This happened AFTER light had appeared on day 1 of Creation. Is it scientific?
[4] Views on what makes a sin terrible or acceptable
Every congregation has a view on what makes a sin terrible and what isn’t so bad: divorce, greed, homosexuality, anger, immorality, jealousy, etc.
[5] According to their kinds – Does science threaten Genesis?
Genesis and science does it stand up? According to their kinds is a very important phrase in Creation – it does not mean species, it is a broader group…
‘Majesty – Here I am’ is a brilliant song to lift the hurting heart
I had seen the group name Delirious cropping up at events, but hadn’t actually seen them, so last year I bought their Farewell Show CD. The song ‘Majesty – Here I am’ means a lot to me because it lifted me at a very low time in my life. My wife and I were in…
[12] East African Colonialism out in the bush
East African Colonialism; In Africa their simple tiny churches were much better attended than ours and, despite poverty and hardships, had a touching faith, humility and inner confidence. Mission training was its basis. Throughout East Africa, every known Christian denomination had a station somewhere. Priests and lay brothers – always known as ‘White Fathers’ – tore…
[3] How can I be saved? Ticket to heaven?
Is there a ticket to get to heaven? How can I be saved? Heaven is reserved for family only, that’s why we are born again by our heavenly Father…
[7] Are you overwhelmed by a relentless illness?
How to handle difficult situations, let’s look at one very tough circumstance where a woman had been very ill for many, many years. What made matters even worse, according to the Jewish customs, she would have been classed as ‘ceremonially unclean’. That would have meant that she was barred from going to the Temple. But here…
[7] Who is good?
Who is good? The young man thought he was good and approached Jesus, and asked: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” What a good question! What must WE do to receive eternal life? We are bombarded with how to get a happy life now by all the TV ads etc. But who should…
[2] The symbolism of the Passover Seder Meal
There is a lovely symbolism of the Passover Meal – the Seder Meal. The Head of the house puts on a Kittel which resembles a Lab Coat, but has no pockets or buttons. The origin of the Kittel comes from the priests clothes. But NOT the High Priest’s elaborate garments. When he entered the Holy…
[1] What is Communion, is it the Passover Meal?
Jesus finished the Passover meal in a different way. What is Communion? It points to the Jews leaving Egypt, but also to himself…
[8] Is death a new beginning or darkness?
Many think of being reunited with departed loved ones but that is wishful thinking. Others say that death is the end. But is death a new beginning? What happens after death?
[8] Do we owe God anything?
Monopoly is good if you’ve got some property with a house or two, and therefore you’ve got a slim chance of winning. But if you’re the one with no sets of properties, then your fate is certain! Whether you survive for the next two minutes, or another hour, it doesn’t really matter, because you know…
11. Scientists who believe in God and the Genesis creation account
Scientists who believe in God and Genesis creation being factually true are many. But we are often told that science disproves Christianity.
13. Has reproduction evolved – the evolution of sex
How has reproduction evolved over millions of years? It’s got to be functional immediately, otherwise the species dies out after one generation.
