One of the things that trouble me about discussions of sermon length is the all-too-frequent assumption that it’s the preachers who need to change if people are switching off in sermons.
If we want to hear from God, to know him more and more and to see his works in the world, we can do no better than regularly listening to him in Scripture for our entire lives.
Who’s had the most influence on your Christian development?
Christians talk about the importance of fishing and the abundance of fish, and we tell others to fish—but few actually go out and fish, because we feel we’re no good at it. Here's some practical tips so you will be more confident in getting out there and putting your line in the water.
The truth of Christmas comes in a strange dream, via a classic article from the past.
Trent Hunter meditates on the comforts of Psalm 121 and how it applies to the whole of life.
Before they fly the nest, what are you hoping to teach your kids? How to cook? How to clean? How to be good with money? Hannah Ploegstra shares her own list, but the things on it aren’t what you’d expect.
Essays interacting with John Dickson's "Hearing Her Voice". Ebook file download. Release date: 5 May 2014.
Some wisdom and reflections from an experienced pastor.
The Christmas holiday season is a wonderful time in church life, celebrating the birth of our Lord. For those planning music it can also be a challenging time, as we seek to resource teams while many church members are away.