Sandy Grant's links on mental health, sacrifice, comfort/suffering, Proverbs 22:6, and religious radicalisation.
Hannah Ploegstra explores the hope and good news signified by funerals.
Do you mentally switch off when you come across a strange placename in the Bible? Here is a guide to Admah and Zeboiim that will help you better understand Hosea.
It was the week following the videos coming out of the beheading of 21 Christians by ISIS, which made our discussion about Jesus saying to turn the other cheek pretty tough to wholeheartedly embrace. It’s a difficult demand, and you’ll find there’s plenty more in the New Testament about not taking up arms and solving problems with violence, but rather living as part of the kingdom that is not of this world.
What should we do to be better listeners of the preached word of God and to be spiritually nourished despite being online?
Evil spirits. Demons. Ghosts. Magic. Satan. Do these words speak of a frightening spiritual reality? Or are they the silly remnants of a more superstitious age? (160 pages)
Shining a monthly spotlight on a ministry that we thank God for. We love seeing different ministries striving to train people in discipleship and gospel leadership, especially where this training isn’t happening often. That’s why this month we are shining the spotlight on an Australian ministry, Blue Collar Ministry
Because our sins live in the dark, we don’t see them unless we turn the light on.
Read Psalm 128 lately? Does it uncomfortably remind you of the 'prosperity gospel'?