What does it mean to rise up the Jesus way? In this final part of the series, we turn our attention to integrity. Integrity is a word often used but not always understood. The dictionary defines it as “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles” and also “the state of being whole or […]
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When Jesus sat on the mountainside to teach, He laid out a new way of living that still challenges us today. In the Beatitudes, He said: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”(Matthew 5:8) Purity is not a popular word in today’s culture. For many, it brings up images of rules, […]
When Jesus sat on the mountainside and taught the crowds, He spoke words that still cut through the noise of our world today. Among His famous Beatitudes, He declared: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”(Matthew 5:9) These are more than poetic lines. They are a call to action, a […]
When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He turned the values of the world upside down. In a culture that often prizes power, success, and self-protection, Jesus called His followers to something radically different. In Matthew 5:7, He declares: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Mercy is not just a […]
There’s a deep stirring in the hearts of believers today — a desire to live out a faith that’s authentic, countercultural, and grounded in truth. In a world where justice is often synonymous with cancel culture, courtroom verdicts, or political protests, what does it really mean to seek justice the Jesus way? Let’s go back to […]
For the next six weeks, we’re exploring what it means to Rise Up the Jesus Way. This journey isn't about striving to become a better version of ourselves by worldly standards. It’s about embracing the radical, upside-down Kingdom that Jesus introduces in the Sermon on the Mount. At the heart of this manifesto—these Kingdom values—are the […]
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense: Discovering Hope in the Book of Job What do you do when life falls apart and you don’t know why? When suffering hits and God seems silent? The Book of Job speaks straight into those moments. It’s one of the oldest and most profound books in the Bible—timeless in its […]
Have you noticed how offended our world is these days? Say one thing, post one opinion, make one wrong move—boom, offence. It’s everywhere. And if we’re honest, it’s not just “out there.” Offence sneaks into our churches, families, friendships, and even our own hearts. It’s subtle but powerful—and if we’re not careful, it can block […]
Have you ever looked around at your life, your job, your church, or even your family and thought, “How did I end up here?”—but not in a good way? Maybe you’ve sat in a room, surrounded by people, and quietly wondered, “Sooner or later they’re going to realise I don’t belong here.” You hear a voice that whispers, “You’re not […]
Trauma is something many of us carry—some silently, some painfully. And yet, in the church, there has often been a stigma around it. The truth is, trauma does not make you weak, broken, or less spiritual. It makes you human. Let’s be clear: seeking help—especially professional counselling—is not a sign of weakness. It doesn’t diminish your […]