One of the growing trends that I have seen come to the surface in recent days is that an increasing number of people are putting their feelings over Scripture. The idea can be summed up in this statement “I feel that this is the right things, therefore, it must be the right thing” This isContinue reading “3 dangers of changing Scripture to be more comfortable…”
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Where did our healthy reading culture go?
As you have probably guessed already, I spend a lot of my time reading, but I also spend a lot of time talking about books. I talk about books through this blog, through this blog’s Facebook page and in person. I recommend books to tons of people and I really enjoy putting good resources inContinue reading “Where did our healthy reading culture go?”
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”
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.
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?”
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?”
Is silence really that bad?
What does that mean? How do you reconcile this perspective with that statement? Do you know about this subject? These are all questions that I have been asked on numerous occasions. People want answers to their questions, and they want them now! But sadly all too often I find myself speaking before I’ve properly thoughtContinue reading “Is silence really that bad?”
5 reasons to share your story…
Have you ever been so engrossed in a story that you don’t want to miss a word the person says? When we have these kind of experiences with stories it makes me think, why don’t Christians tell their testimonies that way? What is a testimony? It is an explanation of what God has done and
Seeking the things above…
I wonder if you’re like me and when you hear the word discipline your mind jumps back to sitting in the head master’s office at school. I wasn’t necessarily a naughty child but there was the odd time, or few, when I needed to be taught how to behave, that involved discipline. But is allContinue reading “Seeking the things above…”
Do I really need church?
Have you noticed how the world has become more and more focused on the individual? The ‘dog eat dog’ nature of the workplace has crept into every area of society, meaning that community is on the plummet and individualism is on the rise. Therefore, the church is a funny place because there isn’t, or shouldn’tContinue reading “Do I really need church?”
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