In light of the recent tragic events in America and what has created a catalyst for change in the world,NCCL would like to state that we are completely against all forms of racism, inequality and injustice in our society. As a church, our vision is for people of all different backgrounds to know God, find freedom, discover their purpose and…
I’m going to start this little blog with a question, “Have you ever felt like you were drowning?” Now I don’t mean literally (hopefully you haven’t been in that scenario in your life), I mean drowning under work, or lack of it, or pressure, or stress or anything really that gives you that feeling of “I’m going under”! Remember the…
Did we ever think that the year 2020 would change the world? It sure has, in more ways than we would have ever expected in our lifetime and just in the first half of the year. I wonder what the second half of this year will bring. So as we are now approaching the end of June with only 6…
My final thoughts on the Doable Journey of Joy. So I conclude that we can definitely have joy even in trying and difficult circumstances. We can learn to open up our heart to receive the love of our heavenly Father which helps to determine our joy. We can also receive joy as we spend time in the ‘secret place’, resulting…
I thought I would continue on the ‘Doable journey of JOY’. We can have joy in God’s faithfulness and love. Let’s read from Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His Love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” I was…
Now you may well think, Pastor Lydia, why are you writing a blog about JOY? How can we possibly have such an emotion in the times we are experiencing and living through right now! Let me explain. Joy is my ‘ONE WORD’ for the year. At the beginning of this year I actually didn’t think it was such a challenging…
Hebrews 3:13 “But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today…” I ended part 2 with the thought that; I love the fact that Cleopas and his friend went without hesitation or delay back on the 7 mile walk to encourage and comfort the other disciples letting them know that Jesus was alive! JESUS IS ALIVE! HALLEUJAH! The word…
I remembered an event that happened a very long time ago, an event recorded for us in the most read book in the world – The Bible! It was an unprecedentedevent! Two men were walking on the road to a place called Emmaus, they were worried, fearful and uncertain about their future. A shocking event had taken place, Jesus whom…
Abba: Dear Child, you cannot be here and there at the same time, you cannot be humble and proud at the same time. You either trust me or you don’t. You’re either in or out. Child: I’m all in father! I’m all in. Abba: Then buckle up, there might be bumps on the way. Child: How bumpy lord, why not…
How many times in the last few weeks have we heard that word unprecedented? In fact I think just about every day I’ve heard it mentioned or I’ve read it on a news bulletin or on a helpful encouraging word from a preacher. But what does it actually mean, and why does it impact me to the point that I…
