Front: (No text); Inside: RH panel: "celebrating the joy of a down-to-earth Christmas" LH panel: "Jesus said: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever." The Gospel of John, chapter 6, verse 51" Pack of 10 cards with envelopes.
Can you think of people in your life that you would like to see progress spiritually—perhaps a non-Christian colleague, or a Christian friend at church, or a family member? Here's a way to help them understand more of God in a way that is simple and personal, and that doesn't rely on getting them to a church program or event.
A lukewarm attitude isn’t usually embraced within a church, but without us even noticing the attitude can grow over time. Like a weed, if it is not pulled out it has the ability to choke the good roots and destroy what was planted in the beginning.
WAVE is extraordinary—and as far as I know, unique. At least in London. And I should underline that as the new pastor of this church I take absolutely no credit for what I’m about to tell you. WAVE stands for We’re All Valued Equally, and it’s an unusual church.
Apologetics and evangelism: which should come first? For that matter, why is the order even important? Tony Payne says it's all to do with the nature of the gospel.
I’m worried about the language and concepts of the human resources world being applied to churches and pastors. I hear questions like: What do we do with underperforming pastors who are not growing the church? Are we reinforcing their sense of entitlement by accepting and rewarding underperformance?
FRONT: Love came down at Christmas... INSIDE: Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine, Love was born at Christmas, Star and angels gave the sign. - Christina Rossetti; Pack of 10 cards with envelopes.
Spending time in God’s word together brings light and life to your household because the home is primarily where Christianity is taught and caught.
Foundational training for group leaders. (5 studies)
In the circles in which I run, the command from Ephesians 4:15, to speak the truth in love, is almost universally understood as a call to say true things nicely. If, for example, a friend asks me if his wild faux-hawk hairstyle is appropriate for a serious job interview, speaking