The annual theme for Buntain Theological College for the academic year 2024-25 is ‘The Master’s Vessel.’ This is based on 2 Timothy 2:21: ‘ If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for […]
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid”. Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading. (John 6:19-21) Frustration. Fear. […]
Christ-followers throughout history has developed interesting tendencies. Instinctively or deliberately based on their influences they forced themselves to perceive God’s Word and Jesus’ teachings towards one of these tendencies: Just BELIEVE it – As long as you have the right beliefs or correct doctrine, you are a good Christ-follower. (your inner motivations or actions really […]
‘How creative you are?’ This question can evoke a variety of responses from us. Version 1: The super-creative (and super-proud) among us would boldly confess that ‘we are the epitome of creativity’ Version 2: The super-creative (and self-effacing) among us would attempt to deflect the response to ‘there are lot of creative people in the […]
And this is the secret: Christ lives in you…. So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us… That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me. (Colossians 1:27-29) It does seem impossible. In fact, it appears unreasonable […]
“In the same way the Church exists for nothing else but to draw men into Christ, to make them little Christs. If they are not doing that, all the cathedrals, clergy, missions, sermons, even the Bible itself, are simply a waste of time. God became man for no other purpose. It is even doubtful, you […]
Long enough, GOD — you’ve ignored me long enough. I’ve looked at the back of your head long enough. Long enough I’ve carried this ton of trouble, lived with a stomach full of pain. Long enough my arrogant enemies have looked down their noses at me. Take a good look at me, GOD, my God; […]
When my soul is in the dumps, I rehearse everything I know of you, …(The Bible) When we are facing our worst circumstances or the deepest valleys, we usually end up: Complaining. Worrying. Hurting. Fighting. Anxious. Bitter. Reckless. Shattered. Broken. (Add any other adjective you can think off) But the Bible invites us to do […]
If GOD doesn’t build the house, the builders only build shacks. If GOD doesn’t guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap. It’s useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don’t you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves?” — Psalm […]