“How we handle our money has everything to do with how we orient on Jesus. The rich young ruler chose his wealth over Jesus, but for Zacchaeus, meeting the Messiah loosed his hold on his material possessions. There’s a very intentional theology of generosity in the Gospel of Luke in particular, and the point, as…

Today is Martin Luther King Day – a national holiday in the US – which marks the birthday of the civil rights leader and church pastor. If you want a good introduction to his work can I recommend the small Penguin edition of his Letter from Birmingham Jail that also includes the sermon The Three…

Here is a brief interview with some members of Emmanuel City Centre from last Sunday to find out how they practically go about giving and also what they most enjoy about giving. Some great food for thought if you’re reviewing your giving.

‘Be careful not to measure your holiness by other people’s sins.’ – Martin Luther

“A year ago, I longed for 2020. And as I stand on the cusp of another new year, I’m doing it again.” Not Greener Grass, But Sturdier Hope

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 (NIV)

‘One good answer to the question “What sort of church are you? Who are you?” is to say, “We are a community of men and women who are waiting for Jesus to return”. Not waiting passively, as if we just wait and never do anything; no, that would be nonsense! But waiting actively – working…

Our very own Ed Shaw will be joining the great team at SOLAS for a webinar tomorrow evening at 7pm online. These webinars are designed to encourage and equip Christians to share their faith with confidence and credibility. As we engage with some of the issues of the day from a Christian perspective, we also…

‘Every aspect of creation points in one way or another to some truth about God as he relates to us. Solid and dense though a mountain may be, it is like a shadow of the sheer vastness of God. The whole created order and the whole human world – real though they are, of course…