Nicky Lemmon

During winter we love warming up next to a blazing fire. And the best way to kill a fire once the evening is done is by simply separating the coals. Fires roar when the coals are tightly knit together. And in this installment we look at the church as a family that's meant to burn with passion through our togetherness.

The story about the boy who sacrificed his loaves and fishes for the feeding of the five thousand is powerful. We don't always know just how significant our perceived small sacrifices can go. But in the hands of the Saviour even things that appear small can make a big difference.

The stories where Jesus encounters Zacchaeus is fascinating. It challenges any belief that anyone could be beyond God transformative grace. And it shows us how to never stop being wowed by grace. For anyone who feels slightly estranged from God this encounter will help draw them back to amazing grace.