Living in a postmodern world
Our Mindset As a fish lives in water, we live in the environment of our culture. We are all influenced by the world we live in: it shapes and influences our thinking. We all live in a community and...
View ArticleLet’s Sing!
Like marriage and food, the ability to communicate in song was created by God and “everything God created is good” (1 Tim. 4:3-4 NIV). Everyone can sing, so let’s make sure we make good use of this...
View ArticleOvercoming the barriers of language and culture
Relevant Principles Christianity is for people of all languages and all cultures all over the world. Christ said it Himself: “God so loved the (multicultural) world (of humanity), that He gave His only...
View ArticleThe local church in a changing world
The need to be culturally relevant How can the local church, which originated almost 2,000 years ago, survive in a world of diverse languages, customs and ways of life? In particular, how does the...
View ArticleMaking a difference
Last week I assisted with “Made to make a difference”, a Holiday Camp for children with difficult family situations. The children were encouraged to reach beyond their situation to help others. To...
View ArticleThe Bible is for our time, but not about our time
This post comes from Michael Bird, a theologian who lives in Melbourne, Australia. The Bible is for us. It is the principal source for how to believe and behave as disciples of Jesus Christ. The Bible...
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