[email protected]The Apocrypha refers to a collection of ancient texts that are not included in the canonical Bible. The term “Apocrypha” originates from the Greek and Latin words for “secret” or “non-canonical” and is commonly used to refer to ancient, mostly Second Temple-era works that are “outside” of the Jewish Bible. Most of the Pentecostal denominations … Read more
Read online or click on the link below to download a PDF copy A protocol may be defined as a set of rules, procedures or behaviours that govern how a particular meeting, relationship or proceedings may be organised and take place – an accepted way of doing things, such as how a Sunday service is … Read more
Read online or click on the link below to download a PDF copy Jesus taught His disciples about the Kingdom of Heaven by telling them a parable about talents. (Matthew 25:14-30). A ‘talent’ is a unit of money, said to be worth about 20 years’ wages of a labourer. This was one of His final … Read more
Read online or click on the link below to download a PDF copy In Exodus 16 we read that after the Israelites had left Egypt they started complaining to Moses about the lack of food. In response, God provided food which they called ‘manna’, six days a week, for the next 40 years. It was … Read more
Read online or click on the link below to download a PDF copy There once was a very industrious captain of a large ship. He worked hard from morning to late at night, rushing around and doing many different tasks to make the ship function efficiently. His knowledge of the different tasks required for the … Read more
Read online or click on the link below to download a PDF copy In some church denominations and religious groups the leaders are typically identified and called by special titles, such as ‘Pastor’, ‘Prophet’, ‘Apostle’, ‘Bishop’ etc. They introduce themselves to their new members by using such titles, and refer to each other – at … Read more
Read online or click on the link below to download a PDF copy Born Again Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). The Bible states that salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under … Read more
Read online or click on the link below to download a PDF copy A Relationship with God God created every single person with a purpose – to have a personal relationship with Him, both here on earth and afterwards in heaven for eternity. Do you know God in this special, personal way? God’s Character God … Read more
Read online or click on the link below to download a PDF copy There really are more pleasant topics to write about, and indeed to even think about, but this is what I feel the Lord has impressed upon me to deal with now. It may not be either a pastor’s chosen topic for a … Read more
Read online or click on the link below to download a PDF copy Most people will feel lonely at some time during their lives – some may even feel extremely lonely, which may lead to feelings of abandonment and to depression – even suicidal thoughts. Statistically more people feel lonely over the Christmas period than … Read more