1. 9 Things You Should Know About Social Media
Nine things you should know about the social platforms and their usage.
2. Does God hate gays?
In case you missed it, watch Adrian Warnock interview Sam Allberry (53mins).
3. Seven Ways to Pray for Your Heart
Jon Bloom at Desiring God shares his seven "D's" to help us pray.
4. Memorizing God's Word: Colossians
A free booklet to help you work through Colossians over 15 weeks.
5. Is Scripture Enough?
The latest 9Marks Journal.
6. 3 Simple Steps for Studying the Bible
Dave Bruskas at The Resurgence gives his simple steps.
7. Ten Top Testimony Tips
Peter Mead shares his top tips for giving your testimony.
8. And finally…
Our video of the week, from Open up the Bible, 'Bible reading during the baby's nap':
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Here are five things to ask God for, guided by Ephesians, as you look at the small, precious miracle of creation lying peacefully crying unstoppably in your arms…
Heavenly Father, please give this little one…
1. Faith in Christ.
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you…” (Ephesians 1 v 18). More than anything else, your baby needs to know the certain eternal hope of a future with Christ. This is the most important thing you can pray for them. You probably know this, but it’s so very easy to pray for health/happiness/a good night’s sleep instead.... continue reading
Praise God for the safe arrival of the Duke and Duchess' baby boy.
Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from him.
Psalm 127:3
My prayer is that Jonathan Bowling and Ashley Foster will come to understand and experience the love and kindness of the God who made them in his own image and that God’s great mercy will inspire both of them to true repentance.
So came the courageous words of Mrs Maureen Greaves on the day her husband's killers were found guilty of murder.
An act of undeserved compassion. A sentence brimming with grace and hope. A sentiment silenced by the British media.... continue reading
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
Philemon 4-7
Much excitement abounds this week at the imminent arrival of a new royal baby. William and Kate (if I may be so informal) have prepared themselves for this life-changing event in the limelight and glare of the media frenzy that surrounds the royal family.
The rest of us look on probably with a little envy at the plethora of royal helpers who have no doubt created the perfect nursery, who will help out with “chores” around the rather larger-than-average home, and may even take the baby off to give the tired royal couple some time to themselves.
New and not so new parents (and maybe grandparents too) will know that bringing your first child home is more than a little daunting. I remember sitting in our lounge and saying to my wife “So what do we do now?” as we looked at the little bundle in the car seat on the floor. There is no “parenting manual” and even if there were, each child is so different that I’m not sure it would be much help. Parenting can be very much trial and error - we (not the royal we) don’t listen when help or advice is offered, often thinking we know what’s best for our own children and so we struggle on.... continue reading
Churches and gay rights activist alike mark 'watershed' moment as gay marriage is legalised
Christians deserve respect, says Melvyn Bragg
Channel 9's biblical mini-series outrates Winners &Losers and MasterChef
US: Baker faces jail over gay wedding cake refusal
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Dissatisfaction - Desire - Opportunity - Indulgence
4 words that broke the world.
4 words that mar our relationship with God every day.
4 words that will challenge us until the moment Jesus returns.
4 words that defined my choice of lunch today ...
I'll be honest with you, I'm bored of egg sandwiches. Ham is little better. And the salads I make for myself (if I get up in time) are wonderfully healthy but don't always survive the hot and bumpy journey to work well. Lunch is not my favourite meal of the day. I was reflecting on that fact last night. I'd just finished dinner - a much more inspiring and satisfying delight, concocted with the full armoury of herbs and sauces available in my kitchen...... continue reading
I'm delighted to have worked with Sam Allberry on his new book Is God anti-gay? It's a subject close to my heart as I have many close Christian friends who have wrestled with this issue. In any sizeable church there are likely to be two or three present for whom this is an issue in some way.
Part of the issue was the need for secrecy. It is only relatively recently that "the love that dare not speak its name" has become normalised in society as a whole. And as Sam articulates so compassionately in his book, there are still many believers who feel unable to share the nature of their particular temptation for fear of being judged, rejected or misunderstood by others in their fellowship. I am praying that the message of this book, as it is read by whole congregations will start to remove the fear and ignorance which many of us have - and make our churches more intelligently caring in this area.... continue reading
You've seen the trailer. You may have ordered the book. You might have even read it. Is God anti-gay? is flying off the shelves! So, now, why not find out more about the author and the thinking behind the book? Watch an interview with author, Sam Allberry:
