I preach regularly and as a preacher and a pastor I have spent a lot of time in the books of 1 & 2 Timothy. 1 Timothy is a book that not many people jump to that easily because it has verses in it that have caused a bit of controversy in the church. ButContinue reading “1 & 2 Timothy For You”
Author Archives: Alistair Chalmers
The importance of teaching…5 practical ways to help us teach the next generation
Teaching is a wonderful, but also a daunting thing. If it is done well, it can change someones life forever, if it is done badly it can cause them to dislike that topic forever. Teaching is tricky, but it is also vitally important! This is the case with people of all ages and with aContinue reading “The importance of teaching…5 practical ways to help us teach the next generation”
Praying for and reading to children…
Children are an absolute joy, but it can be difficult to know how to raise them, how to teach them and how to pray for them. Here are two books that might help.
Sharing the gospel with a Jehovah’s Witness
How do you engage with people who believe that the Bible teaches something that it clearly does not? How do you engage in discussion with people who use the same words and terminology as Christians do but whose doctrine is completely contrary to Christianity?
The importance of sound doctrine…
I’ve had a few conversations recently in which people have discussed that as Christians we should be united. To that I give a hearty Amen! However, there are doctrinal issues, matter of belief and understanding of God’s Word, that mean we won’t be united with others.
Humble Calvinism
There are some books written today that are great editions to tons of others out there on the same topic, there are other books that are good but expected and then there are books that are needed! Humble Calvinism is a book that needed to be written!
Too old to serve?
One of the things that people of my age think about a lot is retirement and when we can stop working. I know, it’s pretty crazy. But it goes beyond the realms or work, and beyond the demographic of my own generation. Many people in the church are asking the question ‘when am I oldContinue reading “Too old to serve?”
2 books that you need…
I was going to review these two books separately because they are so good, but 10ofThose currently have a deal that you can buy multiple copies of each for £10, what a bargain! There are some books that you think ‘Yeah, that was nice’ but then there are books that convict, challenge, encourage and exciteContinue reading “2 books that you need…”
What is the church?
‘Church’ is a word that many people use but many people misunderstand. Some think that it is a building that is filled with old people and an organ, others think that it is a place with a motivational message that is preceded and followed by a rock concert. But what is the church? Many people,Continue reading “What is the church?”
Sunny Side Up
Over the years I have read many books, some good and some bad, some written specifically for new Christians and some for the seasoned saint. But there are some books that every person should read because they are so challenging, Sunny Side Up is one of them! Sunny Side Up is about the conversation betweenContinue reading “Sunny Side Up”
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