This week: public acknowledgement of media bias against those who don't want marriage redefined; what to say to your spouse when you have nothing nice to say; the advantages of consecutive expository preaching; the intolerance of tolerance.
Never let the book you just read lie dormant on your bookshelf.
Front: Have a joyful Christmas; Inside: "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord." Luke chapter 2 verses 10-11
For the rest of the story... www.esv.to/Luke - Pack of 10 cards with envelopes.
Michael Raiter, the Director of the Centre for Biblical Preaching, unpacks the New Testament book of James.
Discernment is a discipline that Scripture calls us to intentionally cultivate and exercise. How do we bring this discipline into our reactions in the public square?
Nothing is too trivial for me to pray about, from the common cold to parking spots. But I often forget to ask for things that really matter, from big things like the growth of God’s kingdom to little things like daily help with my anxieties and ungodliness.
Over the Bible, in a small group, in someone’s home, you really get to find out what people think and what makes them tick.
When you become complacent in your ministry and do the same programs and activities “because that’s what we have always done”, then your ministry will fail to cater to changes in culture.
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—faithfully translated into French. 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?
Don't get me wrong, I believe in rest. I know the ministry staff and leaders in our churches work very hard during the year, and need a good break over summer. Which necessarily means that many of our church ministry programs close down for 6-8 weeks. But that doesn't