“You are so beautiful” could qualify as rank fawning; it could also, given the right circumstances, tone of voice, and context of relationship, serve as a genuine statement of appreciation, gently spurring a weary or discouraged person back into the game.
Chances are you know at least one person in your church suffering from an invisible illness. These are chronic conditions that have few outward signs but significantly impair daily living.
Foundational training for group leaders. (5 studies)
Richard Sweatman ponders the perfect number for the spiritual growth of growth groups.
I’m reluctant to admit just how long it took before I was able to acknowledge that these “too basic to be helpful” lessons were making a noticeable difference in how I thought, acted and communicated in my friendships.
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.
Kim Hawtrey, evangelist and author, has put together this clear and helpful 'pocket' outline of what it means to be a Christian and how to become one. The Gospel is presented both through text and through a visual representation of the Bible's big story. The tract also includes concise answers to common questions, including "Is the Bible trust-worthy?"; "Is Christianity the only way to God?
Links that matter on Australia and racism, four reasons to expect fruit, family devotions, The Gospel Coalition Australia, the redefinition of marriage, and transgender issues from a doctor's perspective.
This week Sandy Grant shares opinions on opinions, motives, anger, degrees of sin, puppetry, and ways to engage with gamblers.
In Changi Airport, on his way to speak at a conference in Thailand, Rory Shiner had time to briefly tell us why he'd love us to read his book "Raised Forever". http://vimeo.com/110941561 .buy-now { position: relative; } .buy-now a {