When Circumstances Still Look Empty
21 May 2026 The people had obeyed God. They had returned to the work. The foundation stones had been laid. Yet if they looked around,… Read More »When Circumstances Still Look Empty
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May 2026
A pastoral report in preparation for our QGM
Each quarter I report on the same set of metrics. That way we can see how we’re doing over time. The numbers aren’t important. The… Read More »A pastoral report in preparation for our QGM
Repentance Looks Like Something
20 May 2026 God repeats the same command in Haggai 2. “From this day on, think carefully” (Haggai 2:18, CSB). The Lord wanted His people… Read More »Repentance Looks Like Something
Why Does Everything Feel Hard?
19 May 2026 Life was hard for God’s people in Haggai’s day. Their harvests disappointed them. Their efforts seemed to shrink in their hands. Haggai… Read More »Why Does Everything Feel Hard?
You Cannot Catch Holiness
18 May 2026 The people in Haggai’s day thought they had found the answer. They were rebuilding the temple. They were busy with God’s work.… Read More »You Cannot Catch Holiness
Peace Purchased by Christ
16 May 2026 The Lord made a remarkable promise through Haggai. “I will provide peace in this place” (Haggai 2:9, CSB). To weary builders standing… Read More »Peace Purchased by Christ
Changes to the elders section of our constitution
This Sunday, 17 May, straight after the service, is our Quarterly General Meeting. At the QGM our executive will give notice of a motion to… Read More »Changes to the elders section of our constitution
The Greater Glory
15 May 2026 The promise God gave His people must have sounded impossible. The temple stood before them in weakness. Resources were scarce. The structure… Read More »The Greater Glory
Do Not Be Afraid
14 May 2026 God did not merely encourage His people in Haggai. He gave them a command. “Don’t be afraid” (Haggai 2:5, CSB). Fear had… Read More »Do Not Be Afraid
I Am With You
13 May 2026 The Lord gave His people commands in Haggai 2. “Be strong.” “Work.” “Do not be afraid” (Haggai 2:4–5, CSB). But every command… Read More »I Am With You