Mitch Kitson 30/10/22 Mitch Kitson 30/10/22

Free indeed (Jn. 8:31–36)

As we celebrate 40 years of St Martins Lutheran College in Mount Gambier, South Australia, we also remember what it means to be Lutheran.

Mitch Kitson 23/10/22 Mitch Kitson 23/10/22

Keep the faith (2 Tim. 4:6–8,16–18)

As his ministry and life on earth inevitably comes to an end, Paul reflects on his life with three statements which we can take as encouragement.

Mitch Kitson 2/10/22 Mitch Kitson 2/10/22

Faith from outside (2 Tim. 1:1–14)

Paul wants to encourage Timothy by showing him that the pressure is not on him to deliver. His faith does not belong to him, nor is God’s love dependent on what he can do.

Mitch Kitson 25/9/22 Mitch Kitson 25/9/22

More, more, more (1 Tim. 6:6–19)

Paul urges Timothy to be content with what God has given him, to be generous with what he has, and to hold on to his identity as a child of God. There’s something in that for all of us.

Mitch Kitson 18/9/22 Mitch Kitson 18/9/22

God save the king (1 Tim. 2:1–7)

We could not have had a more well-timed reminder to pray for our authorities, including our new king. Paul offers some helpful tips for prayer in general, but particularly our prayer for those in high positions.

Mitch Kitson 11/9/22 Mitch Kitson 11/9/22

Thankfulness in the mess (1 Tim. 1:12–17)

Despite the mess of his ministry, Paul was thankful to God because without him, he would’ve been nowhere. What does that mean for us?

Mitch Kitson 4/9/22 Mitch Kitson 4/9/22

A considered approach (Lk. 14:25–33)

The path of faith is dangerous and demands our whole self, but the destination at the end of that path is worth the cost. We follow a leader who has been there before and can guarantee safe arrival if we trust in him to get us there.

Mitch Kitson 28/8/22 Mitch Kitson 28/8/22

Please God in three easy steps (Hb. 13:1–8,15,16)

We know that God is a righteous judge. We need to make sure he isn’t angry with us. The letter of Hebrews gives us three easy steps to please God. Is it really that simple? Even simpler, in fact.

Mitch Kitson 21/8/22 Mitch Kitson 21/8/22

An unshakable kingdom (Hb. 12:18-29)

The writer of Hebrews contrasts Mount Sinai with Mount Zion, the old covenant and the new covenant, the fear and trembling of Moses and the confidence and joy of believers in Christ.

Mitch Kitson 14/8/22 Mitch Kitson 14/8/22

Peace and division (Lk. 12:49-56)

There are Christians and non-Christians. Jesus has a way of telling us how things are… But where do we find peace?