What does God have to say in this passionate poem, how does it relate to Jesus, and what does it mean for us? (4 studies)
DVD-based Bible studies to help you think through the topic of 'holiness'. With Bible input from John Chapman. Ideal for small groups.
My first ever sermon was in a series on the Apostle’s Creed. The line I was given to preach was ‘suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and buried; he descended into hell’. I still remember my reaction when I heard the news. On one hand relief and excitement,
Our confidence is tested to the limit as questions are met with seemingly unending silence. “Will anyone ever speak? Are my questions that bad?” Or we answer our own questions like a solo performer in a surreal theological drama.
This is different to the question “Can Catholics be Christian?”, to which the answer would be a hearty yes! This question looks at the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church and compares them to those of Protestants and asks if we are talking about the same thing.
Regularly when I sit down with someone, they’ll use the phrase ‘called to ministry’. I don’t have a dislike of this phrase, it can be very useful—only when most people use it, it isn’t.
As a Christian, it is easy to feel confused about how to speak into this post-Christian culture: do we share our beliefs about gender, marriage and sexuality with these mothers, or do we stay silent?
OUT OF STOCK - "Christmas: the season of joy and goodwill" (Christ the Son of God). Inside: Blank Pack of 10 cards with envelopes.
Prayer is a bit like apple pie, motherhood, and long weekends: everyone is for them! I mean, is there anyone who doesn’t enthusiastically embrace these fine institutions?
Stephen Leston shares his surprising answer to a young minister’s question.