All Saints Church

Honesty Is A Lonely Word

We live in a culture where truth is subjective. If truth is a vital ingredient in the recipe for transformation, but it’s subjective, what do we do? Billy Joel nailed it when he said, ‘honesty is a lonely word, everyone is so untrue.’ I mean, at this point, I’d trust a cat to run for president over some of the ‘truths’ I hear. So, what does it even mean to be honest? Is it just another term for telling people what they want to hear?

What Is Transformation

Jesus proclaimed, ‘As I have been sent into the world, so I send you’—a call for Christ followers to be set apart. This does not imply exclusion; rather, it emphasizes inclusion. This becomes clear as we open our hearts and minds to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Join us as we seek to comprehend the transformation of Christ in our hearts and souls to become people of mercy, grace, and love. (Ephesians 4 and 5)

Are You In Control

Isn’t it fascinating how powerless we can feel? We often wrestle with our reactions, words, thoughts, addictions, and emotions. Many of us end the day asking ourselves: "Why did I do that?" or "What made me say that?" It raises an intriguing question: why does self-control consistently elude us?

Goodness Requires Humility

A major indictment of American Christianity is the lack of humility that individuals encounter among Christians. This perception suggests Christians are ‘prideful and quick to point out faults in others.’ This stands in stark contrast to the message conveyed in Philippians 2:1-11. Bill shows us how the passage, known as the 'Christ Hymn,' provides insight into how goodness necessitates humility.

Be Kind

In a world where meanness and sarcasm are celebrated, Jesus calls us to embrace kindness. The term "kindness" carries a broad meaning in the Bible; at times, it signifies honesty or compassion. Bill explores kindness relationally, intertwining these two elements and examining it through the lens of friendship. Nothing is more humanising or transformative than friendship. Read John 15:7-17

Need A Little Patience

This week, Bill discusses the next fruit of the spirit: patience. In old English, the term longsuffering is used instead of patience. The literal translation of the word "patience" is to "suffer for a long time." That does not sound very encouraging or easy. The character trait of patience means bearing up under difficulty without giving up or giving in to bitterness. There are two kinds of patience: patience under difficult circumstances and patience and grace when dealing with people. Ready for this?

Is Peace Possible

Today, Bill asks, ‘Is Peace possible when we all see are wars, fires, charlatans, and foolishness?’ In a world that often presents peace as an elusive dream, we can go on a journey to discover how we can truly attain it. Peace is not just a destination. It comes to us transcendently. Let us look to Christ for the peace that passes all of our understanding. Read Philippians 4:4-12

Sustained Joy

This week, Bill takes us deeper into our series on Galatians 5, where we dive into one of the 9 characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit: Joy! Prepare to deal with some thought-provoking questions: Why does Joy often feel elusive and inconsistent? What makes it such a dynamic emotion? Where do you go to discover Joy in your life? And most importantly, where can you actively bring Joy into your daily experiences today?

The Gift of Love

This week, Bill embarks on an exploration of one distinct characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit: Love. Imagine, for a moment, if you possessed a magic wand and could transform just one aspect of your life right now—what would it be? We each dream of shaking up our routines, yet let’s be honest—embracing change can feel uncomfortable and hard. What if love was the motivator?
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God’s Joy Is Unique

Today, Bill discusses the Advent theme of Joy. God’s Joy delivers good news often overlooked in the Christian message. Many summarize it with phrases like “Love thy neighbor” or “Treat others as you wish to be treated.” While these are valuable, they don’t convey good news. Instead, they represent helpful advice, highlighting the difference between ‘good news’ and ‘good advice.’ God’s joy is truly good news!
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