By Pastor Royston Smith “Love that responds to human need in an unexpected way.”  In Matthew 9:13 we read, “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”  Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown by someone who has the...

By Pastor Royston Smith There are many views about spirituality. To the secular mind, it is about finding your inner self through personal reflection, time in nature, private mediation or actively practicing an eastern activity such as yoga or Tai Chi. In the religious world, spiritually is all about you...

He was a mess. His was a body ravished by substance abuse. He made his way to church after the service he wanted to speak with the pastor privately. Each step took him further down the corridor of whispers, comments, and isolation.  Previously welcomed as a member, backslidden, bent over...

By Pastor Royston Smith The Bible is a unique book. On one hand, it shows God’s uniqueness and power. On the other hand, we see his love and care for a rebellious world. It paints picture of the God who will go to extremities to save and restore. He stands...

“There is no neutral ground in the universe. Every square inch, every split second is claimed by God, and counterclaimed by Satan”. C.S. Lewis It’s ugly, constant, relentless, stressful; the raging battle for our souls. This is the most stressful time in earth’s history. Peace of mind is elusive and...

“And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him ‘a woman’ taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, they say unto him, Master, ‘this woman’ was taken in adultery, in the very act.” John 8: 3-4.   Who were these Scribes and Pharisees? Scribes were Bible teachers....