There are some subjects that it's just plain difficult to speak on. Talking on death can reduce anyone who's been bereaved to tears. Addressing personal sins like lust, greed and immorality can easily anger those listening in.
And at times those emotional responses can't and shouldn't be avoided. Sometimes people need to cry - it's a release. And sometimes it's good for the state of our hearts to be exposed by the word of God - then the issues that lie beneath can be dealt with.
But there are other moments, unfortunate moments, where those tears or outbursts are triggered unhelpfully. Occasions when those of us who have the privilege of speaking - whether that's as a preacher, at a women's breakfast or a youth group meeting - use a tone or turn of phrase that is profoundly unhelpful to those listening. Times when we inadvertently cause great distress to those around us.... continue reading
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I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I have set the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,
because you will not abandon me to the grave,
nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Psalm 16 v 7-11
What faithful David looked forward to, we look back to as faithful believers today. Our confidence in life and in death does not come from ourselves, but from the One who conquered the grave and is Lord of life.
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We're doing some amazing deals at our Open Day tomorrow and we don't want you to miss out. So if you follow this link you'll be able to access some of the amazing deals now!
These will finish at the end of Monday so don't miss out...
Germany’s banning of child circumcision should alarm Christians in the UK.
Not because we want to get our children circumcised for religious reasons. But because of the thinking behind the decision.
The judgment by the court in Cologne said: "The child's body is permanently and irreparably changed by the circumcision. This change conflicts with the child's interest of later being able to make his own decision on his religious affiliation."
So, a western, mainstream, democratic country (56% of German citizens agree with the ruling, according to a poll) has decided that a parent may not do anything, for religious reasons, which cause an irreversible physical change.... continue reading
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We're thrilled to be able to tell you some great news and offer you a great deal on the latest edition of the Christianity Explored DVD:
The recently re-shot DVD has been awarded Adult Media Product of the Year at this year's Christian Resources Together (CRT) Award Ceremony. The award was presented by Curt Cassells of sponsors Cunninghams and received by Good Book's, James Burstow. ... continue reading
We’re currently filming the next in the series of Jesus and You short, video-based evangelistic courses. It’s thrilling to hear people’s testimonies as they talk about hearing and responding to the message about Jesus. Some have been “spectacular” – others worry that their story is too “ordinary”! But each one reveals a miracle, as God changes people from rebels to disciples.
Yesterday, we filmed a friend of mine. She had a church-going childhood, but gave up on that as an adult. Much later, she and her husband moved house, and my friend got to know one of her new neighbours, an elderly gentleman who lived along the road. He invited her to join his homegroup, which she didn’t, and then to come along to church, which she occasionally did.... continue reading
