Cornerstone At Rest
“There remains therefore a rest to the people of God (Heb 4:9).” As the year draws to a close many will be taking holiday trips or be involved in mission-related outreaches, as well as spending time with family. There are needed seasons of stepping away from the daily circuit of life so that allowance can be made for rest, reflection and recalibration. So what exactly is the Rest of God? Let’s consider two examples below: 1) Nehemiah was a leader […]
An Election for the Ages
The world is taking great note of the upcoming USA elections and for good reason. The results will have repercussions that go far beyond the shores of America. It’s an election of epic proportions; an event without precedence that will surely be noted in the annals of worldwide history. As an American, I too am watching the daily saturation of election coverage. However, my sentiments in recent weeks is more characterised by a sense of grieving, tears and shame. Has […]
Moving Forward As A Family
In the Old Testament, the Children of Israel would assemble and journey together under the banner of their respective tribes. Each of the 12 tribes would have a designated location allotted to them in proximity to the Tabernacle of Moses. In the times of travel, they’d be led by God via the cloud by day or pillar of fire by night (Exo 13:21). There were special gatherings or assemblies that would take place whenever the sound of the trumpet went […]
What Does God’s Word Mean To You?
There were many radio ministries during the Charismatic Movement that helped nurture and strengthen my walk as a believer. One such programme was the ministry of Dr. Douglass, a man who taught a simple message while carrying a burden for India. The opening theme song to his programme has always stayed with me and it serves as the catalyst for this exhortation: “The Word is working mightily in me; The Word is working mightily in me; No matter what the circumstances; What I […]
The Cornerstone Family
What does the thought of family mean to you? It’s no secret that the family structure has been under attack for a number of years. The driving force in today’s modern day culture has had success in dividing homes and redefining its values. The eventual fallout can be a loss of identity and purpose. The consequences are not limited to just an individual family, but it’s showing to be a national issue. What does this mean to Cornerstone as a […]
Takeaways from the Internship Class
One of my favourite experiences in my years of association with bible schools has been the chapel sessions where the students take part in leading worship, in addition to sharing short devotionals. This year’s class of interns at Cornerstone is no exception. Their testimonies provide “real-time” accounts of what God is doing during this unique period in their lives. This past week, four interns shared messages that had common themes; messages that should not be limited to the Internship class […]
Is It Live or Is It Memorex?
The above title was a famous 1970’s commercial that played in America. It served as a 1970’s catchphrase for Memorex, a cassette and VHS tape manufacturer. The most famous spokesperson for Memorex was Ella Fitzgerald, a jazz singer known as the “First Lady of Song” who could hit both low and high voice ranges in her songs. The million-dollar question was whether Ella was singing live or was it a recording. The quality of the Memorex tape made it difficult […]
Discerning A New Season
In recent weeks, there’s been mention of a new season that’s coming upon the church. I just returned from a short trip to the Northeastern part of the United States. The winter months are now giving way to the predictable new season of Spring. In the natural, this change of season is fairly easy to predict, but what about the times and seasons of God? Are we sensing, preparing and flowing with what God’s doing? The account of David at […]
Season of Transition
Have you been following the Hashtag 365 Bible-reading Plan? It’s highly recommended since it helps to provide a blueprint for what God is speaking and doing in the church today. How many sermons or messages have you heard that speak of a “new season” or an arising Joshua Generation? This new generation of leadership has many insightful parallels and lessons that speak to our day. Are we discerning the Lord’s voice; are we perceiving that new thing God is about […]
