Here are yesterday’s services from Mount Gambier Presbyterian. Our COVID Marshall was on duty yesterday, which at least resulted in people giving him plenty of space. The personal habits of life-times take time to change, and the habits associated with a group activity in a personal space take time to adjust to as well. We’re …

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Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 34 Q & A 73 Q Which is the eighth commandment? A The eighth commandment is, You shall not steal.*1 Q & A 74 Q What is required in the eighth commandment? A The eighth commandment requires the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves …

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God primarily grows Christians through his word, proclaimed to his people in corporate gathering. While God’s intent is consistent, disciples of Jesus develop a capacity not just to listen, but to truly hear God’s Word. From Leading With The Sermon, Will Willimon enumerates how the Christian trains themselves to be a hearer. One of those …

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The shining faithfulness of Jesus is all the more accentuated through a contrast with a backdrop of faithlessness among others, particularly in the person of Peter. We’re not meant to condemn Peter though, he achieves more than anyone else of us would have; rather, we’re meant to understand how much we need Jesus to do …

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