1. Free eBook - Blood Work: How the Blood of Christ Accomplishes Our Salvation
A free e-book from Ligonier Ministries tracing the themes of the blood of Christ through the New Testament.
2. Jesus On Every Page
A poem by David Murray about Jesus in each book of the Old Testament.
3. Finding Joy in the Everyday
In this video, pastor Jeff Vanderstelt uncovers some keys to rediscovering joy each day, in the everyday things of your life.
4. Mom vs. Mom: The War I Didn't See Coming
An article about the 'Mommy wars'.
5. Q & A: Billy Graham on Ageing, Regrets, and Evangelicals
An interview with the evangelist, Billy Graham.
6. 20 Helps to Sermon Listening
Some helpful points on listening to a sermon.
7. And finally…
Our video of the week, why not share it with a friend, from Christianity Explored, 'How can a loving God send anyone to Hell?':
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It’s back-to-school week in the UK. Some children are starting a new school; most will be going into a new class or form. Some will have been looking forward to it; others dreading it. All of them need our prayers—so here are five things to pray for a child (or children) in your family, or your church family, as they return to school, based on James 1 v 17-21:
1. “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (v 17). Give thanks for this child, for the gift from God that they are. And pray that they would grow in thankfulness to God over this academic year, not taking the good things they have and enjoy for granted.... continue reading
When I was a schools’ worker, I used to put on an annual meal for Christian teachers from the education borough where I worked. They came from around twenty schools in the local area. Even though term time is busy, and evenings are precious, most of them made the effort to come. Why? Because it was an opportunity to meet with other Christians who uniquely understood the situation they were in. (There was always very good cake as well!)
Do you know any Christian teachers? (Or classroom assistants, school administrators, playground supervisors…) For some, this is the start of a new term – but whether it is or not, here are a few suggestions for how you could pray for them this week:... continue reading
I don't think I've ever heard anyone ask the question. It's not the kind of thing we tend to talk about. But, for some of us at least, it's a significant issue. How should we, as Christians, respond to being left an inheritance?
Whether the sum is large or small it can open up a whole can of worms in our minds. Of course, it's great to have a bank balance that is fuller than normal. But the money is only there because a loved one has died. Somehow it feels wrong to enjoy it. But the person who left it to us wanted us to benefit from it and we certainly can't ignore it. There are decisions to be made and, for Christians, they need to be made in a godly way.
So how can Christians respond to being left an inheritance? Here are our top tips.... continue reading
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Colossians 3:1-4
Judges for You is flying off the shelves and it has been exciting to hear how Christians across the globe are using it to get to know God better.
Today, on the Gospel Coalition website, there's a great interview with author, Tim Keller. Click HERE to read more.
And to buy a copy, click HERE.
Recently, Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, wrote an article on the need for real expository preaching. He defined expository preaching as, “that mode of Christian preaching that takes as its central purpose the presentation and application of the text of the Bible. All other issues and concerns are subordinated to the central task of presenting the biblical text.”
Dr. Mohler writes, “Authentic Christian preaching carries a note of authority and a demand for decisions not found elsewhere in society.” We should expect no less from our own personal study of Scripture. He continues, “Unfortunately, the appetite for serious preaching has virtually disappeared among many Christians who are content to have their fascinations with themselves encouraged from the pulpit.”... continue reading
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1. Grace Has Come - So Has Our New Album
Check out Sovereign Grace Music's new album from the book of Romans.
2. Free Download: "Jeremiah" from the Gospel Transformation Bible
The complete book of Jeremiah free to download from Crossway.
3. Five Back-to-School Basics
Some basics from Desiring God for going back to school.
4. 140 Articles on the Christian Life
An index of articles from David Murray at HeadHeartHand.
5. First day back to work
A free extract from Gospel Centred Work by Tim Chester.
6. And finally…
Our video of the week, why not share it with a friend? From Christianity Explored, 'I'm a decent person, surely I'll be fine?':
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Who: John Calvin
When: 1509-1564
Where: Geneva, Switzerland
So what?
John Calvin is the Marmite of church history – people tend either to love him or hate him. The bare facts are: he was brought up a French Catholic… studied to become a priest and then a lawyer in Paris… became a convinced Protestant… wrote a letter to the King of France to defend Protestants from the charge of being rebels, and attached to it a book about Protestant doctrine (the famous Institutes)… and ended up as a pastor in Geneva with some influence, then great influence, over the church in that city-state.
Here are a few facts you may not know, or false truths you thought you knew, about Calvin.... continue reading
