Faith, Fear and Doubt (Breaking the Mould #8)

Faith, Fear and Doubt (Breaking the Mould #8)

Often we do not find it easy to believe in Jesus. In Matthew 8-9 we have all sorts of examples of people acting in faith, in fear and in doubt. These stories are hugely encouraging for us as we look to God to continue to work miracles in our own lives.

The River of Life (Living Water #6)

The River of Life (Living Water #6)

This final post examines Ezekiel’s vision of the river of life which will one day flow from the temple. It is the remarkable picture of how God brings life and vitality to His people

Faith: Getting your Feet Wet (Living Water #5)

Faith: Getting your Feet Wet (Living Water #5)

While water does often represent difficulties the flip side is that it represents opportunities to grow in our faith. That is exactly what happens when Peter steps out in faith and when Israel step out into the Red Sea

Building with wisdom (Breaking the Mould #7)

Building with wisdom (Breaking the Mould #7)

What does it look like to build our faith with wisdom? Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount finishes with a parable about how to build houses in such a way as to last. Jesus likens it to putting into practice all that He has been teaching us.

Suffering: Through the Waters (Living Water #4)

Suffering: Through the Waters (Living Water #4)

Water is often used as a picture of our suffering. God however promises to be with us despite all that life brings our way. This blog will wrestle a little with how we can trust God in the midst of these times.

Sustenance: Drinking Deeply (Living Water #3)

Sustenance: Drinking Deeply (Living Water #3)

Life is framed around our need for sustenance. We all need to drink deeply, but ultimately those needs can only be satisfied in God alone. Four beautiful pictures make this point abundantly clear…

Idolatry: Broken Wells (Living Water #2)

Idolatry: Broken Wells (Living Water #2)

Why do we so readily forsake our creator and try to quench our thirst in things that do not satisfy? The shock of John 4 is that the spring of Living Water Himself, offers us water that will truly satisfy…