In this age of authenticity, for something to have meaning, to be helpful in me realizing my humanity, it often needs to be done alone.
This week Sandy Grant shares good reads on religious freedom in Australia, why God is not a narcissist, the New Perspective, James, and his favourite recent GoThereFor articles.
A collection of 12 songs from Sovereign Grace Music based on the classic book of Puritan prayers, The Valley of Vision.
Women are encouraged in the book of Titus to be active in looking after the next generation, teaching and modelling to them how to be a woman of God.
Sometimes, although we mean to help, we cause harm. Have you thought through how the timing of your church's programs affect people?
One of Australia's foremost evangelists, John Chapman, introduces readers to the Jesus he has loved and served for over 50 years. He explains what a Christian is, how to become a Christian and how to begin a new life through Jesus. As a general purpose evangelistic book for giving away, A Fresh Start has proven highly effective over many years.
In this Trellis & Vine Talk episode: The swinging 60s, the failure of small groups, what growth looks like in a group, operating as a team, and what they can do together (MP3). http://matthiasmedia.com/briefing/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/TV-Talk-6.mp3 [Originally published at The Briefing.]
Often when we share the gospel, we speak as though we are 'broken' people, whom Christ has rescued from our 'brokenness'. Claire Smith discusses why such terminology may not be that helpful.
According to the logic of the gospel, forgiveness makes perfect sense. It’s an impeccably rational response to sin; if I’ve been forgiven by God, it is only right that I forgive my brother from the heart (Matt 18:21-35).