Category Archives: The Ecclesia

Relationship with others: What is the biblical purpose, roles, and activities of the ecclesia

An appeal in troubled times (3): The oneness that binds

unity

So far, we have seen our problems with polarisation and bias and that we must not assume that God is on our side. God is on His own side. Our responsibility is to seek to know Him and His will in honesty and humility. And that takes a lifetime. So, how do we handle division […]

An appeal in troubled times (2): The bias that blinds

bias

In our previous article we saw how trial exposes us and how easily we sink into childish behaviour that results in “them and us”. It would be good, wouldn’t it, if we could all agree? But, by agree we usually mean, they must agree with Me. The problem of bias We all think that our […]

An appeal in troubled times (1): The test of true love

upset kids

“He broke my house!” shouted the child, shattering the peace and looking desperately for me to right the wrong done to him, rivulets of tears glistening his distorted face. “See! He kicked over the chair! He always spoils everything!” “No, I didn’t. He did it himself when I was straightening the chair, and he pulled […]