Reflection: Moses is Dead

Mourning and Sadness Has someone ever stated the obvious to you? Kids are great at this, “You are wearing cowboy boots!”. But there is always something behind what they are saying, like “I have a pair too”. You just have to dig a little deeper for the meaning. Joshua 1:1-2, After the death of Moses  Read more …

The WHY Series: Why are you worrying?

It’s normal to worry from time to time. Given life’s many unknowns and challenges, worry could be considered a natural response to many situations. But chronic and all-consuming worry can be troublesome and interfere with our ability to function freely and calmly in our daily lives. More importantly, problem worry can make faith in God  Read more …

The WHY Series: About the Charisms of the Holy Spirit

What are Charisms? The word “charismatic” comes from the Greek word for “gift”.  There are many charisms, and God distributes them differently to different people.  The Bible, in 1 Corinthians 7:7, shows us that everyone “has a particular gift (charisma) from God, one of one kind and one of another. “Romans 12:6-8” lists gifts of Prophecy, Ministry, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leadership, and  Read more …

FATHER POTHIN’S REFLECTION

Reflection: A Bleu Christmas We’re very conscious that this time of year is a time of great excitement and joy for some, but for others, it is a time of intense loneliness and pain. There is pressure on us to ‘join the celebrations’ (even though they will be different this year). Sometimes we are just  Read more …