Three important differences between flattery and encouragement
- Hannah Ploegstra •
- 12 February 2018
“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.
Keeping the cross front and centre
- Philip Griffin •
- 8 September 2015
Recently I was talking with a neighbour about church, and he asked me “So what is church all about?” He was curious, and wanted to know what I think is central to what we believe, sing about, pray about and how we relate to one another.
How to have a pastoral conversation
- Richard Sweatman •
- 1 November 2017
At times, group leaders realize they need to speak with a study member about a particular concern or problem. Let’s call this a ‘pastoral conversation’.
The art of biblical interpretation: Inspiration and interaction
- John McClean •
- 6 July 2015
The third in this series on reading the Bible well. This time John looks at how knowing that God's word is his changes how we approach it.
Visible compassion for invisible illnesses
- Cassie Watson •
- 14 February 2018
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.
When money disappears overnight (leaflet)
- Gordon Cheng •
- 16 October 2009
The Global Financial Crisis is having a worrying impact on the lives of millions of people. But when money disappears overnight, there is a Global Evangelistic Opportunity for Christians who can point people to the security that money just can't buy. This evangelistic leaflet helps you do that.
The Essence of Family
- Kirsten Birkett •
- 16 October 2009
Dr Kirsten Birkett explores the idea of 'family' in modern society, and provides a Christian critique of recent trends.
Sickness (JC Ryle)
- J.C. Ryle •
- 16 October 2009
A short encouragement to think in a uniquely Christian way about sickness and suffering.
The pastor in your background
- Rachel Macdonald •
- 10 October 2018
Who’s had the most influence on your Christian development?
Origins of the Swedish Method
- Peter (Pedro) Blowes •
- 19 April 2018
The original Swedish Bible Study Method was introduced into the Church of Sweden in the Swedish city of Västerås in the 1940`s by David Berglund.
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