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A prayer for the occasion of severe heart failure.* Based on Psalm 73, Col. 1:17, 2 Cor. 12:2, and other Scriptures. To the theme: “Present tense, future perfect”. (*Series Note: I’ve always found prayer hard. What has consistently helped me not to give up is to listen in and pray along with other brothers and …
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Over the summer, our church congregation (PCBC English) have been “on tour” – trialling a few different service times and formats to see what combination would serve our church’s mission in the future. Amidst the changes, it’s been nice to go back to a favourite book during the preaching time across all our congregations. I’ve …
“I have mental health issues”, said no Asian parent ever. One of the most confronting and challenging aspects of pastoring in our immigrant church for the past few years has been the deluge of mental health issues we’ve had to navigate and walk alongside. Something that Radio New Zealand recently reported on as a “silent …
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Imagine being able to overhear a Jedi Master pass on to his young padawan all the skills of being a Jedi Knight. Or a violin virtuoso giving away playing tips to budding musician. At our church, we’ve just finished preaching through 1 & 2 Timothy – two letters that offer us a window into the …
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It’s been a busy and productive few months thesis writing. In the midst of family, church and study life, it was a blessing to receive in the mail two books hot off the press (Dankeschön Jotham!): It definitely can’t be overstated how much of a privilege and kindness from God it is that we have …
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