Prayer is first and foremost relationship. It is the life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit woven into the community of God’s people. At its heart, prayer is not about performance, nor even primarily about words. Prayer is being present with the Lord Jesus and, in his presence, turning to the Father, asking for…
We see Him. We see Jesus in the quiet places, in the humble heart, in the person before us and the one behind us.We see Him in the one who walks beside, and the One who lives within.We see Him in the home and in the hospital, in the school gate and the shopping street.We…
May our Father in heaven strengthen us in the glory of his love and may we find comfort in his Holy presence as we cry holy, holy, holy is the Lord. May his kingdom come and his will be done as we walk with meekness to see the presence of heaven transform earth. May we…
A reflection on witness, blessing, and the goodness of God from Genesis to Revelation © 2025 Mike Hey – The Withness Way From the Beginning, God Blessed In the opening verses of Genesis, we meet a Creator who speaks not only light and life into being—but blessing. “God blessed them…” (Genesis 1:28) Before there was…
Rooted in Presence. Formed in Love. Sent in the Spirit. The Cord and the Core At the centre of leadership in the way of Jesus is not strategy or structure, but communion. We are held by a threefold cord: 1. Communion with the Father (Ephesians 3:14) 2. Convincing union with Jesus the Son 3. Compelling…
The Preeminence of Christ in Homes, Cities, and Nations: Aligning with His Purpose in Prayer Gazing, Growing, and Going in His Preeminence From the intimacy of our homes to the vast expanse of nations, the preeminence of Christ shapes everything. His presence is not limited to the church walls but extends into every sphere of…
Walking One Step at a Time with One Another, Multiplying the Life of Jesus Imagine walking on a long journey. Alone, it can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and slow. But when you walk with a friend—or two—everything changes. You encourage one another, lift each other up when one stumbles, and move forward with renewed strength and…
Integrating the One Another Kingdom Culture for a Powerful Inheritance 1. The Biblical Matrix of Leadership Leadership in the Kingdom is not about power but about walking with one another in love, humility, and mission. It is built on: • Calling → Leadership begins with God’s invitation to walk with Him. • Character → Shaped…
Expanded Thoughts on Forgiveness 1. Jesus as the Source of Forgiveness • Forgiveness originates in Jesus, who delivered us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into His Kingdom (Colossians 1:13-14). His sacrifice enables our redemption and the forgiveness of sins, offering us a foundation to extend forgiveness to others. 2. Living with God’s…
The Heart of Leadership: Love as the Foundation of Growth in Christ At the centre of true leadership lies love—a love that mirrors the heart of the Father and transforms the lives of those it touches. Biblical leadership is not about control or titles; it is about serving others in a way that reflects the…
