Fear Not – Senior Pastor Sue Owen I’m so grateful that God’s word repeatedly declares “Fear not”. Some say it’s written in the Bible 365 times – therefore we are given a daily reminder! It means don’t be frightened, don’t dread the strength, strategy or success of your enemy because God will deal with that and empower you to stand…
A faith convinced that God is there
He turns His ear to every whispered prayer
And I – his name and nature bear
This faith is mine
Please take a moment to listen to this short message of encouragement from the founder of Diamonds, Pastor Sue Owen
We’re living in a time like no other. Many countries of the world are in lockdown, advising social distancing or staying at home altogether.
“There’s only one you. Within your story could lie the breakthrough that someone else may need to get through the day, week or month”
All of this creates space in our lives and the downstream impact is that it also creates space for those around us: those we love, we’re working with, leading, serving with and serving. There is also a sense of well-being and trust when we know things are being run well.
And just like that – Christmas is gone again for another year and 2020 is upon us!
I’ve been struck recently by the importance of our focus. At this time of year, we so often tend to reflect, looking back over the last 12 months, we note the highlights and the special moments we want to remember.
“Saved from what?” you may ask. Everyone and everything things that tries to dominate you into believing that their ways, beliefs and passions are more powerful. Christmas is wonderful – Jesus came as the child king who would rule forever!
by Vicki Provan Christmas – a time to celebrate the birth of our Saviour Jesus, a time of gifts, feasting and time spent with family. God’s creation is rather wonderful yet reports over the past couple of years document the huge problem that there is with waste. This problem is amplified at Christmas time. As Christians, what should our response…
This gift is available to everyone and can be used to give to others over and over, without emptying your purse!