Many church members rail against what they perceive as ‘heavy shepherding’. Heavy Shepherding is a term used of church leaders who wield their authority too heavily and are far too controlling and authoritarian over their churches. This actually flies contrary to the...
Often Jesus’ rule, which is known as the ‘golden rule” is cited as a wonderful way to live. And so it is. Matthew 7:12 (ESV): “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets”. A great way to live is always treat...
This claim is currently doing the rounds on social media. If you are a Christian, what should we think about this? How should we respond? Are they right? What does this mean for Christmas? For our faith in Christ? It can be tempting to try to justify the Christian...
Julian’s Books Julian’s new book is now available on Amazon. Having turned his preaching series on the Disciples and some of the people whose lives are touched by Jesus into his previous two books, he has now turned his thoughts on the book of Esther into offering...
Many Christians are in awe of people who seem to ‘know’ what God’s will is, who seem to always be hearing the ‘still small voice of God’ and the ‘inner witness’ of the Holy Spirit. The Bible seems to also suggest something else. Consider the following two scenarios:...
