Which Gospel contains the most parables?
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always _____ and not give up.
Which of these books does NOT have 4 chapters?
Which was Jesus' first "I am" statement?
Which King helps the exiles return to Israel in the book of Ezra?
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is ____.
Which is the only Old Testament book with a single chapter?
One of the few remaining links between Christianity and the culture is the idea of “giving something up for Lent”. Chances are that someone you know who has no interest in Jesus will be observing Lent—disciplining themselves to give something up between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday.
And here are two very good reasons why not to join them:... continue reading
As an Englishman, one of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in America is automated call centers. You miss a package delivery from FedEx, and you have to call them to arrange a new delivery time. The problem is that when you call, you aren’t connected to a human being. You are connected to a talking robot programmed to recognize what you are saying in English.
Or should I say, it is programmed to recognize what you are saying in American English.... continue reading
This morning we take a look at the opening verses of Jude for encouragement. Jude’s letter is surprisingly brief—but its scope is eternal. It is nothing short of a reality shock for a dangerously complacent church.
1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Jude v 1-2
Jude is a relatively unknown figure in the New Testament. But if (as is most likely) he is the Judas/Jude who is the brother of James, it almost certainly means he was one of Jesus’ biological brothers (Mark 6 v 3).... continue reading
This afternoon we look at some verses from the book of James for advice on responding to temptation.
16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. James 1:16-18... continue reading
It's possible that in our struggle with sin, particularly in the battle with lust and pornography, to feel overwhelmed with guilt and beyond God's love. We hope that our Desktop Wallpaper is a massive encouragement to you and a reminder that no-one ever is beyond the transforming love of God.
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Helen Thorne, author of Purity is Possible: How to live free of the fantasy trap, spoke to Open House Radio in Australia recently about confidently facing struggles with porn and fantasy and how to live a full, free, deep and different life.
Watching porn with your spouse certainly takes away the secrecy of the experience, but there are still some tough questions to be asked about why you would want to watch other people simulate pleasurable sex (sometimes under coerced conditions).
If you have problems in your sexual relationship, this can be very distressing, but there are more reputable books written by sex therapists where you can look for solutions to the problems you may be having. These will give you ideas or reassurance from people who understand marital struggles, and this is a far better strategy than trying to glean tips from actors and actresses in the adult industry.... continue reading
There's a rumour going round that women don't watch online sex. There's a school of thought that says our fantasies are romantic rather than explicit.
Purity is Possible is a book about how to live free of the fantasy trap.
It can be a massive shock to walk in on your daughter and see her using pornography, or to look at your browser history and know beyond any reasonable doubt that your teen (or child) has been investigating those kinds of sites. The temptation is to panic, cry or react out of anger—but none of those things help. Here are some tips on how to approach the situation:
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