1. Hero E-Book Deal
Until midday on Thursday, the e-book version of Hero by Jonty Allcock is available for 50% off, that's just £2! (UK customers only).
2. Living Out
A brand new website full of stories, answers to questions, and recommended resources from a group of Christians who experience same-sex attraction.
3. How I Review a Book
Tim Challies shares helpful advice on how to write a book review.
4. FIEC Leader's Conference 2013 Video/Audio
Watch or listen to talks from the 2013 FIEC Leaders' Conference.
5. 6 Simple Ways to Write Better Blog Posts
Mark Driscoll looks at these six ways to help bloggers with their writing.
6. And finally…
Our video of the week, in case you missed it, introducing the new-look Explore daily Bible reading notes for 2014, 'Explore Trailer':
Found something that you think should make it on to the On to a Good Thing round-up? Send it to: ontoagoodthing@thegoodbook.co.uk
From Jane:
So, what one thing do I wish I'd known before starting children's work? This may or may not be relevant, but the first thing that came to my mind was when I first started teaching in an infant school. Nobody had told me about the parents! They were terrifying, and had so much more experience than me. I didn't know what my role should be with them, I though I was just there to teach the children. I guess it's similar in church. We join teams because we love the children and want to teach them about Jesus. But what about the parents? How are we interacting with them? How are we encouraging them in their parenting and their discipling of their children. I think even new young leaders can engage with the parents. It lifts my heart when I hear that one of my children has prayed or shared something helpful.
I once led a training session called “No child is an island”. In other words, all children come in some kind of family or group (even if that’s a foster family or some kind of residential care). And yet we can easily run our groups as if a child is an isolated unit. So, as Jane asks: What about the parents?... continue reading
‘Even now,’ declares the Lord,
‘return to me with all your heart,
with fasting and weeping and mourning.’
Rend your heart
and not your garments.
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and abounding in love,
and he relents from sending calamity.
Joel 2:12-13
Bad weekend? Sin getting the better of you this morning? Turn back to the Lord with all your heart. His love never fails and his mercy never ends.
A few guys at the Good Book office have joined in with the UK campaign to support and advertise men's health issues by growing moustaches. Pictured are (l to r) Creative Director Tim Thornborough, Senior Editor Carl Laferton, and Alex Webb-Peploe who is working with us on an illustrated project, The Third Day, which is launching at Easter 2014. Although we have had enormous fun, growing, shaping, comparing and pruning our facial furniture, there is a universal dislike of them from the women-folk. Movember is over - and we'll be clean shaven when the calendar clicks over into December this coming Sunday.
Europe has been buzzing with fresh questions about euthanasia in recent weeks.
A few days ago, a couple in their 80s committed suicide in a French hotel, leaving a note expressing disgust that their government deprived them of the right to a more "dignified" death. They didn't want to risk life without each other, so chose to die together.... continue reading
Church should allow blessings of gay relationships, CofE report says
Gay snub Cornish B&B owners lose Supreme Court appeal
Britain still a ‘Christian Country’, says Eric Pickles
CS Lewis honoured with Poets' Corner memorial
Peruvian evangelicals mass in capital for national congress amid boom in numbers
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Wishing all our American friends a very happy thanksgiving today.
If you want something thought-provoking to read this thanksgiving, why not try Jen Wilkin's piece posted recently on The Gospel Coalition site?
But most importantly:
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures for ever" Psalm 118:1
From Ed:
"I wish I had realised that being in full-time ministry would not fix the flaws in my faith, spiritual discipline or relationship with Christ. I'm still learning that if I'm not personally loving Christ, then my ministry becomes empty and unpleasant. I am a Christian first, before all else. Being paid as a children's worker does not automatically kick start my faith. It sometimes helps, but more often my sinfulness means it gets in the way of my love of Christ. I heartily recommend Serving without Sinking to understand this issue further."... continue reading
For the last decade, the Old Vic theatre in London has managed once a year to write, cast, rehearse and put on a play in 24 hours. A single day to do everything.
The script is written overnight… the play is rehearsed through the day… the performance is in the evening. Simple!
It set us to thinking… what would a 24-hour TGBC production of a book look like? Would it be possible for us to take a book from idea to print in a single day? Here’s what might happen…
7:00 AM
Editorial team gather to brainstorm idea for a short book; agree the concept; work up a proposal.
Coffee machine switched on; extra strong coffee ordered.... continue reading
1. Christmas Uncut E-Book Deal
Until midday on Thursday, the e-book version of Christmas Uncut by Carl Laferton is available for just 50p! (UK customers only)
2. Good News of Great Joy: Daily Readings for Advent
A newly revised free Advent e-book for 2013.
3. Exult in the Saviour's Birth
A new hymn and free download written by D. A. Carson and Matt Boswell.
4. The Art and Science of the Humblebrag
An article from Tim Challies on the how-to's and advanced techniques of the humblebrag.
5. The Bible: TV Mini-Series
Already shown in the US and Australia, find out more information about the mini-series due to start at 9pm on Saturday 30th November on Channel 5 in the UK.
6. And finally…
Our video of the week, introducing the new-look Explore daily Bible reading notes for 2014, 'Explore Trailer':
Found something that you think should make it on to the On to a Good Thing round-up? Send it to: ontoagoodthing@thegoodbook.co.uk
