We are far too often late to the conversation about sexuality with our teenagers, and reactionary once we speak up.
Mark Thompson’s excellent recent article, ‘What is the gospel?’, got me thinking along a number of different tracks. It stimulated me to ponder the relationship between the lordship of the risen Jesus and his saving work. It reminded me how common it has been in Christian history for people to confuse
Do you ever feel a sense of guilt or embarrassment when someone mentions one of the great Christian classic works and you’ve never even looked at it?
“The pen is mightier than the sword”. Rubbish, absolute rubbish.
Ray Galea reflects on ten psalms, and provides great refreshment in your relationship with God.
The immediate implication of Jesus’ commission in Matthew 28:16-20 is unavoidable and timeless for his disciples. Until Jesus returns, we are all on mission all the time. We are committed to lifelong disciple-making of people from all nations.
A simple but thorough Bible reading method that shows you how to read the ancient texts which make up the Bible and, through them, hear what God is saying to you today. An 8-week course, ideal for individuals and small group study.
Have you heard the saying “speak the truth in love”? The phrase is normally used to mean something like “say true things in a charitable way”. The idea is this: sometimes you have to say hard and challenging things; when you do, make sure you’re using a gracious tone.
Eight studies from the book of Colossians.
Over the past couple of years, I’ve been leading a small-group-with-a-difference at my local church. In fact we don’t call ourselves a ‘group’ at all, but a ‘team’—the ‘Newcomers Team’. Our disciple-making focus as a group is to chase up the newcomers who roll regularly through the door on Sunday