When the Bible Speaks
September 10, 2021
The first result of a closed Bible in the church is almost always the promotion or elevation of man and the replacing of God’s instructions with human reason! It is to this error that the apostle Paul cast a warning in which he even names himself! 1 Corinthians 3:3 – 4 ...
“Lament” - God’s Provision in a Pandemic!
August 27, 2021
A definition of lament is “Appealing to God for aid and overcoming present calamity.”
With the impact of Covid-19 I have been saddened by little evidence of society or Christian communities calling on God the healer, protector and sustainer of life!
Never in recent hist...
Whose prisoner are you?
July 16, 2021
Christian perspective has become a prime target for liberal society and media. As a result, attacks on Bible content and Christian ethics have gained momentum as the sanctity of life is challenged and God’s moral boundaries abandoned.
Sadly selective scripture application...
The Puzzling Invitation
January 8, 2021
The mystery of God’s invitation to represent him in our world is worthy of our attention.
Have you ever considered the implications of God entrusting his reputation and his message of salvation to us? The risk factors would seem extreme. After all it is God himself who dec...
Whatever Happened to Sin?
September 12, 2020
I remember as a young man listening to missionary pioneer Colin Tilsley singing in a duet. The words of the refrain were “Why must I die, why must I die I can hear the people cry”. I was profoundly moved and felt the weight of people’s need of Jesus.
People...
Jesus, the Missionary
August 22, 2020
Jesus launched his mission of establishing God’s kingdom in the synagogue in Nazareth by reading from Isaiah chapter 61 v 1, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the pri...
Be A Game Changer
July 4, 2020
GC3 Prayer Guide
You've heard the saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”? We often feel like both the horse and its leader when it comes to regular times of prayer.
My Bible dictionary says that prayer “is any form of communication with God on the part o...
Missions Reset
June 8, 2020
This time of challenge to the church’s activities worldwide and to local congregations has been a reflective one. We have been led to ask serious questions about the reasons for which our churches exist.
This may be our best chance at a constructive biblical reset.&nb...
Has the mission changed?
May 16, 2020
The dramatic events following COVID-19’s outbreak have turned nations upside down. This has impacted social activities, job security and motives for living. Examples of suffering, mental stress and confusion about how to respond have been our daily news diet. This assault ...
why the title “GC3 Missions Ambassador?”
May 9, 2020
The online Merriam-Webster dictionary provides this definition for the word “ambassador:” an official envoy: a diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a foreign government or sovereign as the resident representative of his or her own government or monarch or a...