by Peter Barfoot | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
Here’s a checklist of seven exhortations by the apostle Paul from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22. How many of them can you give a nod to while reading? 1. “Rejoice evermore.” 2. “Pray without ceasing.” 3. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
While crossing the Mount of Olives on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus cursed a fruitless fig tree and it withered from its roots. His disciples marveled at the speed of the miracle, which was one of judgement: the tree symbolised the Jewish religion of his day, which was...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
When Christians inform me that they have a healing ministry, I point them to the elderly, most of whom struggle with health issues. Generally speaking, there’s not much point in them ministering healing to teenagers. The same goes for the other spiritual...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
18 Keys to discerning that I’ve learned over the years: 1. Remember that first impressions count — they are intuitive snapshots. When a woman distrusts a man she meets for the first time, her assessment of his character is usually correct. 2. Become...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
“Have faith from God. For whosoever shall say to this mountain: ‘Be removed, and be thrown into the sea’, and shall not doubt in his heart but shall believe that those things he says shall comes to pass, he shall have whatsoever he says.” (Mark 11:22-24)...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
There is a sharp contrast between formal religion and informal faith. The first clings to ritualism, and the second is spontaneous and responsive to the need of the moment. The most urgent need in our time is for spiritual awakenings around the globe that will revive...