For Today’s Devotion, we’ll be using an article from the Gospel Coalition. Please click on the link below, to view it. Keep Sharing The Gospel
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Contentment In All Circumstances
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7 ESV What is the key to sustainable happiness? What can give us joy amidst the turbulent waves of reality? According to HuffPost Life there are more than 23 000 books written on the topic […]
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Coronavirus and Christ – John Piper
Dear friends, we’re continuing to use John Piper’s free book, Coronavirus and Christ, for our Friday devotion. If you haven’t got a copy yet, please download it. Today’s devotion is the first half of Chapter 3, “The Rock is Righteous.” Here are some questions to help us make the most of it: What strikes you most from this reading? What is one Biblical truth I can hold onto today from this reading? Who is one person I can share this truth with? (Who may need this encouragement) May the Lord our refuge and strength continue to grow us as a […]
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Public Statement Concerning Easing Restrictions on Worship Gatherings
Dear Family and Friends Please see REACH-SA’s Public Statement Concerning Easing Restrictions on Worship Gatherings below: REACH-SA Public Statement REACH-SA welcomes the President’s recent affirmation of the role of the faith community in South Africa. We also welcome the recognition of ministers as essential service workers. REACH-SA wholeheartedly supports the call to a National Day of Prayer on Sunday 31 May. We also note the easing of restrictions with regards to worship gatherings and recognize that this concession puts significant responsibility into the hands of church leaders. The Bishops and senior leaders of the denomination have taken a number of […]
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Gospel-Empowered Generosity
2 Corinthians 8:9, Romans 15:25-26 As you know, the Coronavirus is resulting in economic hardship for many people. What is the role of the church in helping those in need? And more specifically, Christ Church Pinetown? Before addressing the details, we need to remember that the gospel – the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ – motivates Christian generosity. In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Paul does not berate the Corinthians to give more. No, he reminds the Corinthians of the gospel to motivate generosity. “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for […]
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