Last week I wrote an article about how transfer growth isn’t something that should be celebrated as much as it is. It’s fine, but it’s no indication of spiritual growth or sadly of people becoming Christians. You can read the article here. Naturally there was some discussion afterwards, publicly and privately which has lead me to follow up on that article a little. Obviously no article, which I intentionally keep short, can cover this vast topic.
Continue reading “Transfer growth ≠ growth”God does his best work with empty
We all know the feeling of emptiness. We might feel it at different times in our lives and for different reasons, but we all know, or will know, what it feels like. The way we fill the void really does matter. Sometime we have the decisions o fill the emptiness, our decision as Christians should be one that glorifies God. A friend recommended this book to me and it is one of the best books I’ve read this year, so I wanted to share it with you all.
Continue reading “God does his best work with empty”Saturday Snippets (December 19)
As well as reading a lot of books, I also read a ton of articles every week. Here are some of the articles that I’ve read recently and have found interesting, helpful, challenging and encouraging. I hope that they will be the same for you, my dear readers…
Continue reading “Saturday Snippets (December 19)”An Illusion Not To Be Celebrated…
There are countless things in the world that should be celebrated. There are plenty of things that happen within the church that should be celebrated. Sadly however, it can sometimes be the case that things are celebrated that I don’t think should be. I’d like to mention something that I see celebrated quite a bit, but I’m not convinced it should be to the extent it often is…
Continue reading “An Illusion Not To Be Celebrated…”A Mixed Bag…
The last month has been insane. Ministry has been busy, I’ve had seminary essays and an exam, and I’ve been trying to be a good husband in there too. Life has been quite busy, so I haven’t gotten around to review some of the books that have been on my review shelf for a wee while now. I thought I would give you a mixed bag today. A number of shorter reviews that will hopefully peak your interest and give you an idea of whether a book is worth buying or not. I have really enjoyed diving into some of these and I hope that you’ll find at least one that you’ll go for 🙂
Continue reading “A Mixed Bag…”Saturday Snippets (December 12)
As well as reading a lot of books, I also read a ton of articles every week. Here are some of the articles that I’ve read recently and have found interesting, helpful, challenging and encouraging. I hope that they will be the same for you, my dear readers…
Continue reading “Saturday Snippets (December 12)”A Hidden Problem of COVID19
There are so many things that have happened in 2020 that have been hard, as a result of COVID19. Thousands upon thousands of people have sadly lost their lives. Countries and citizens all over the world have been hit hard financially because of the virus. People have felt lonely, some even feel abandoned. The church has been trying to figure out this new way of doing ministry. It hasn’t been easy. But I think that there is a hidden problem too…
Continue reading “A Hidden Problem of COVID19”Evangelistic Living; Sharing the Gospel Day by Day
Have you ever picked up a book and just wanted to shout ‘AMEN’ on every single page? Have you ever read a book that you wish you could give every Christian in the world to read to spur them on in their evangelistic service of God? I have, and this is it.
Continue reading “Evangelistic Living; Sharing the Gospel Day by Day”Saturday Snippets (December 5)
As well as reading a lot of books, I also read a ton of articles every week. Here are some of the articles that I’ve read recently and have found interesting, helpful, challenging and encouraging. I hope that they will be the same for you, my dear readers…
Continue reading “Saturday Snippets (December 5)”Do Not Be Defined By Your Past
Every person has a past, Christians are no different. Listen to testimonies from Christians and you’ll soon find out that some have a very sketchy and difficult past, whilst others have a more ‘normal’ past pre-Christ. Regardless of what you have done in life, regardless of what sins you have committed, every Christian must know this; you are not defined by your past!
Sure, the majority of people still hear their past ringing in their minds. Many people continue to live with regret of sins committed and everything you can think that the flesh desires enjoyed. But know this, as a Christian, your identity is not bound up in the actions that lay behind you. Your identity is bound up with the man who was nailed to a cross and who hangs there now more!
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