7 Things that will help keep your Children to God in every Holidays

1. Summer camp or festival or RetreatIt's not too late to book into a summer camp programme or come as a day visitor to a festival. There's a lot to pick from, whether it's a 72-hour continuous worship event like David's Tent or a preaching and teaching event like Keswick –...

Read More

Shining light or shrinking violet: Did Jesus contradict himself?

A recent survey suggested that the 'good deeds' of American Christians go mostly unnoticed by the average US citizen. In some ways, it was good news perhaps that believers weren't pompously parading their charity to the world so that everyone knows about it. Then again, the...

Read More

Who was the meanest man in the Bible?

There are plenty of examples of really good people in the Bible, and plenty of examples of wicked ones. But there's only one who's described as just plain mean. Before David became a king, when he was still being chased through the desert by Saul, he relied on the goodwill...

Read More

I TESTIFY BY ADA

For the lord himself is my portion He lifts my head in glory For my horn the lord has exalted He teaches me to prosper i have come with stories to tell i have come with testimonies Take a look at me you could see it say you can call me testimonies Every day testimonies it is my time and it is my season all around me testimonies And because the Lord...

Read More

The wisdom of John Stott: 9 quotes from a giant of 20th century evangelicalism

John Stott, who died today in 2011, was one of the great figures in 20th century evangelicalism. A scholar, pastor and preacher, he was revered for his wisdom and statesmanship and influenced generations through his writing and speaking. He placed his formidable intellect...

Read More

Scottish Anglican cathedral is UK's first to host same-sex weddings

An Anglican cathedral in Scotland is to become the first in the UK to host same-sex weddings. Glasgow's St Mary's Cathedral is now taking marriage bookings for same-sex unions after the Episcopal Church's General Synod made the landmark decision to amend canon law and approve...

Read More

“Rabboni!” by Ken Young

You were there when the world had turned against me.When the darkness had possessed my soul,Your tender mercy made me whole.When I followed You, my life was filled with meaningFrom the morning to the evening.I’ve seen the face of God.  Chorus:Rabboni! My Teacher and my God!You’re alive and my burdens melt away.Rabboni! Sweet Son of God Most...

Read More

Revelation 17: The prostitute on the scarlet beast

Let's do some basic preacher training. Christians have a beautiful message, full of love, compassion and gentleness. Those who pass on the gospel message are to be subtle, nuanced, connected and certainly not give any offence. Agreed? But there is something missing from that....

Read More

'We didn't start the fire': How Nero used Rome's tragic inferno to persecute Christians

On this day in AD 64 began a fire of almost apocalyptic proportions in the city of Rome. The inferno was tragic and decisive, not just for the ancient metropolis, but for the Christians who were blamed for it.'Now started the most terrible and destructive fire which Rome had...

Read More

Should churches take up offerings during services?

There's an old joke about a plane that got into trouble. A passenger noticed he was sitting next to a priest, and in a panick he said: 'Quick! Do something religious!' So the priest took up an offering. It's a very traditional practice and for many it's inseparable from worship....

Read More

'What I have taught with my lips I now seal with my blood': The life and martyr's death of Jan Hus

                                                              ...

Read More

3 reasons to trust in God even when your problems are many

Oftentimes we get shaken by the pressing things that happen around us. When troubles come and problems surround us, it's easy for us to lose heart and start worrying over what could possibly happen. What we need to realize is that God is good and can be trusted in when...

Read More

When Christians fall out: 9 Bible verses about unity

Christians are good at falling out. Sometimes this is just because we're human – someone rubs us up the wrong way, we're in a bad mood or we are not in a cooperative or forgiving mood. Sometimes it's because there are really important issues at stake – or issues that seem really...

Read More

YOU ARE SO GOOD TO ME by TIM GODFREY

You are so good to me Jesus, haha Jesus, you are so good to me, heh Jesus, you are so good to me In all circumstances Halleluyah Jesus, you are so good to me In all circumstances, in all circumstances Jesus, you are so good to me In all circumstances, in all circumstances Dependable, dependable God It doesn't matter what comes my way you are still...

Read More