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Did you have a lovely Christmas day? Were you reminded afresh of the mind-blowing story of God made man? Did you experience once more the excitement of the gospel of salvation as you sat alongside your brothers and sisters in Christ and listened to the nativity retold? Did you eat a beautiful meal? Enjoy the company of some family or friends? Rip open some presents that brought a smile to your face? Sit, safely, in your home - warm and comfortable?
If so, you - like me - are astonishingly privileged. To be a child of God is an incredible grace. To be able to live and worship in safety, indulge in a spot of luxury as well - such things are not to be taken for granted in our fallen world. So, as you sit and digest that extra mince pie (or, my particular weakness, that 7th piece of turkish delight) it's worth pondering how best to respond to the many gifts that have been showered on us.... continue reading
A very happy Christmas to all our blog-readers around the world.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:6-7
We asked. You voted. And here, on Christmas Eve, are the results of our "what's your favourite carol?" poll:
In first place: O Holy Night
In second place: Hark The Herald Angels Sing
And in a controversial third place (Is it a carol - is it an advent hymn? The debate goes on ... ): O Come O Come Emmanuel
We hope you've enjoyed singing them this season ...
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the skies.
Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,
your justice like the great deep.
O Lord, you preserve both man and beast.
How priceless is your unfailing love!
Both high and low among men
find refuge in the shadow of your wings.
They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights.
For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
Continue your love to those who know you,
your righteousness to the upright in heart.
Psalm 36 v 5-10
Personal Bible reading is a great way to grow in knowledge, fall deeper in love with the Lord and get equipped for service. So why not start the new year as you mean to go on - with a structured daily Bible reading plan in place?
From now until January 1st, all our blog readers can order copies of XTB,Table Talk, Discover, Engage and Explore with a 10% discount. Simply enter the code dailyreading10 when you get to the checkout and enjoy opening up the Bible in 2013.
For your information, here are our opening hours over the Christmas period:
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December 24th: office closed
December 25th: office closed
December 26th: office closed
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December 24th: office closed
December 25th: office closed
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Please feel free to continue to order via email or via the websites while the offices are closed - we'll look forward to processing your order as soon as we're able on our return.
"It's the most wonderful time of the year". Or so the 1960's crooner, Andy Williams would have us believe. And his tune - along with many others sharing the same sentiment - are being piped at us endlessly as we shop, commute and potter round the house. Wherever we turn, we are confronted with cheery melodies, tinsel and trimmings, party invitations and the expectation of some presents to remember.
Of course, there's some truth in the sentiment that it's a wonderful time of year. Remembering the moment when God took on human flesh to save us from our sins is undoubtedly awesome, profoundly life-changing. But that doesn't necessarily make Christmas fun. And, personally, I don't find it hard to think of people who are, quite frankly, dreading it:... continue reading
Had to write this post today, because, if the Mayans are to be believed, I will not have the chance tomorrow, because the world will have ended.
The latest flurry of activity from global doomsayers centres on a particular reading of ancient Mayan calendar systems, which finishes its 5,125 year cycle on Friday December 21st, although modern descendants of the Mayans on the Yukatan Peninsula in Central America are simply saying that when this cycle ends, another one will begin - so what's the fuss about.... continue reading
Personal Bible reading is a great way to grow in knowledge, fall deeper in love with the Lord and get equipped for service. So why not start the new year as you mean to go on - with a structured daily Bible reading plan in place?
From now until January 1st, all our blog readers can order copies of XTB,Table Talk, Discover, Engage and Explore with a 10% discount. Simply enter the code dailyreading10 when you get to the checkout and enjoy opening up the Bible in 2013.
