THE MIND OF CHRIST (7) – Rev Mike Crockett

Coping with Pain and managing suffering.  (Hebrews 12:2–3) “For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him… so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” – Hebrews 12:2–3...

GOD IN THE DARKNESS – Rev Mike Crockett

God in the darkness You see me even when I cannot see myself. You are near, though I feel far from everything. I sit in silence, unsure of the way forward. But still—I am held. When the darkness comes like a heavy fog, Whisper to me that this, too, is not beyond Your...

THE MIND OF CHRIST (6) – Rev Mike Crockett

 The Mind of Christ – that of a Servant. “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” – John 13:14–15 (NIV) In the upper room, on the night...

THE MIND OF CHRIST (5) – Rev Mike Crockett

The Mind of Christ Seeks the Father’s Will (John 5:30)  “By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.” – John 5:30 (NIV) To understand the mind of Christ, we must see how deeply it...

THE MIND OF CHRIST (4) – Rev Mike Crockett

The Mind of Mercy and Forgiveness (Luke 23:34)   “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’” – Luke 23:34 (NIV) Much of the essence of one’s life is found in the mind. What goes on in the mind colours your outlook on life, your...

THE MIND OF CHRIST (3) – Rev Mike Crockett

  “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.” – Mark 6:34 (NIV) The question to ask is not whether it is realistic or practical or viable but whether it...