Men’s Group 2004 1. Observations Is it fair to say that women tend to predominate in ministries of intimacy e.g. counselling, “worship leading”, intercession? Do you think this often reflects what is going on inside of Christian marriages? It is … Continue reading
3 John 15 “The friends send you their greetings. Greet the friends there, each by name.” Introduction Loneliness – disconnected, cut off, empty, unknown, distant, n.b. not the same as being alone (e.g. Jesus in wilderness) “I’m as lonely as … Continue reading
Summary Points from the Series of Devotions 1. Recognise gender differences are immutable and God – given gifts and so an object of thanks and praise. 2. These differences mirror the diversity in the trinity and exist for mutual complementarity … Continue reading
The subject of intimacy takes us into the very heart of the nature of relationships with God and one another. The English word “intimate” is derived from the Latin intimus which means “innermost”. The idea conveyed is one of depth … Continue reading
Introduction The topic of “Authority and Submission” draws strong emotional responses since it goes to the heart of relationships in a fallen world. It is unavoidable and crosses all major relationships: with God, husbands and wives, parents and children, government … Continue reading
Contemporary culture in its more popular and scientific forms recognises that most crises at the human level (at least marriage and family) originate in a breakdown of communication between men and women. Enormous efforts are made to understand and solve … Continue reading
Introduction The topic of marriage flows on in organic sequence from the creation story, particularly as it is presented in Genesis 1:26- 27. This teaches that man and women, not necessarily by marriage, are called to image God in the … Continue reading
Introduction Apart from the question of the identity of God, this is the deepest inquiry about the identity of the human person. What makes this question both extremely important and very difficult is that we seem to be fully immersed … Continue reading