by Peter Barfoot | Sep 2, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Salvation, Teaching
To discriminate is to observe things, distinguish between them by observing their differences and deciding that some are better than others. Discrimination has come to be seen as a negative word, but not by fathers who discriminate against young men who appear to have...
by Peter Barfoot | Sep 2, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Kingdom of God, Teaching
2 Kings, chapter 6, records the “opening” of the eyes of Elisha’s servant, so that he could see that the invading army of the Syrians was surrounded by an even greater army of the LORD’S angels. My point of interest is that when the Syrians...
by Peter Barfoot | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Prayer, Spiritual growth, Teaching
Did Jesus make great promises to us without adding conditions? This is important because Jesus clearly stated that “whoever” believes can ask for “whatever” they wish. However, before claiming them, we must forgive anyone for anything. This...
by Peter Barfoot | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Christian testimony, Christianity, Faith Healing, Salvation, Teaching
Adam and Eve were God-conscious until they sinned. Then they became self-conscious. Not only that but also self-aware, self-interested, self-centered. Believe in Jesus, and God will give you a new self, one that wants what God desires and enables you to do His will as...
by Peter Barfoot | Sep 1, 2026 | Christian testimony, Christianity, Faith, Family, Salvation, Teaching
My paternal grandfather was an Anzac who fought in World War One. He often recited this ditty: “Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; hold the horse till I get on.” It’s how I got to know the names and order of the Four Gospels long before becoming a...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Faith, Spiritual growth, Teaching
Some parts of the body are less attractive than others. Not the early morning face that stares back at you in the mirror or another less attractive feature, but your thumb, which enables you to get a good grip on things, and your big toe, which puts a spring in your...