There are many things in the world that worry me, make me ask questions and that make me want to teach people. One of those things is
Category Archives: Book Reviews
Impossible Commands
Have you ever noticed that the message our world almost force feeds us is that we can do whatever we want? Celebrities stand on stages and tell us that if you just put your mind to it you can do the impossible. But is that really true?
An Open Door
It’s always a bit awkward when I receive a copy of a testimony or biography to review. It’s awkward because you can’t really criticise someone’s life, can you? Thankfully, I didn’t have to with this book!
Don’t Just Send a Resume
Don’t Just Send a Resume is one of those books that you will want to read over and over again whenever you consider applying for a job in church ministry and even in para church ministry. Have you ever considered applying for a job in your local church? Have you ever been in a churchContinue reading “Don’t Just Send a Resume”
Uncomfortable
Have you noticed how our world revolves around comfort? People speak about comfort zones and safe spaces where people can be themselves. You can pretty much do whatever you want as long as you’re comfortable with it. This pursuit of comfort has made its way into the church.
Plugged In
We are surrounded by so much information that comes across our path on a daily basis. We’re influenced by external voices in music, radio, television, and the list goes on. But, how can Christians navigate this?
Teach the little ones too…
People love stories, it starts from a very young age and it doesn’t really go away. But how often do we think about the depth of the storybooks that we read to our children? It would be wonderful if everyone invested just as much time in considering what to read to their children than theyContinue reading “Teach the little ones too…”
Am I just my brain?
The human body is an absolutely wonderful thing, I am so thankful that God has given this world very intelligent people who study the body and help other people understand it all. If you’re anything like most people in the world, you’ve probably asked the question ‘Who am I and why am I here?’ SomeContinue reading “Am I just my brain?”
Pray Big
Let’s be honest, prayer is difficult! We start praying but before long we get distracted by the to-do list for tomorrow. We aren’t sure how to pray for a situation so we pray that God would bless, be with and go before someone, but what do we mean by that? Prayer isn’t easy and oftenContinue reading “Pray Big”
The Book Your Pastor Wishes You Would Read
How many of you care for your Pastor? How many of you regularly tell your Pastor that you appreciate his ministry and that you’re praying for him and his family? Let me tell you a little secret… ministry, pastoral work, is hard!
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