Yesterday the Question of Identity (QOI) series stated with a banner statement I made about my identity. That statement is the result of a number of years wrestling over the various appeals certain factors make for defining me. My nationality, my ethnicity, the football team I support, my church affiliation even my family name. Here […]
Read More QOI: Race, Culture and Identity in ChristFor those expecting a review of the 1992 film of the same name, errr … you’re in the wrong place. It’s a Saturday night. My first born daughter is safely tucked into her bed making her way to the land of nod. I have me drink at the ready and little snack as well in […]
Read More Patriot GamesI remember doing Religious Education at school and to a large degree, despite being brought up in a Christian home, I wish this description was given to me then. Having said that, this does not suggest that the explanation given is comprehensive. What it does, however, is give people an insight into the centrality of […]
Read More What Is ChristianityTony Evans. Got a lot of time for the guy, read a book of his and heard him speak on a few occasions and like where he’s coming from overall and essentially there’s no doubting He’s a Jesus hombre. Yet I watch this and wonder, is this really the role of the church? Really? What […]
Read More Is This The Role of the Church?I was sent this email from someone to whom I’ve subscribed. I watched it and perked up at the statement Donnie makes, Don’t be a slave to your gift, don’t be a slave to your ability. Slavery and freedom are themes very close to my heart. I am never far away from acknowledging my frailties […]
Read More Identity In Christ-like CharacterThe eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures. (Proverbs 30:17) Respecting our parents is the first command with promise, outside of commands relating to our relationship with God, this is the first issue that God gives us. Parents […]
Read More MTP30 – Valuing HeritageDo not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. (Proverbs 25:6, 7) We live in a world where apparently people who get ahead are those who are able […]
Read More MTP25 – Leave It For Others To SayJesus is not just a man. He is not just a good person. He is not just a healer or a good teacher. Indeed it is almost as if you’ve missed the heart of His message and the meaning behind the miracles if that is the conclusion you reach. Chapter 17 of the gospel according […]
Read More Insights From Matthew – Listen To The SonThe issue about prayers is not just about asking for things as one particular point will highlight and it’s a good time to remind you that Prayer-Points Plus is still on the way with answers to prayers. For the time being, though here are thus weeks points for prayer. Abigail’s Trying Season I am always […]
Read More Prayer Points (WE-110212)Declaring things is an interesting thing. We can do it without saying a word – our actions, body language and all that can do all the talking we need for people to get what we are saying. Declaring who God is and His complete reign in all elements so that those across our sphere of […]
Read More DMCD Songs: Across The Land – Stuart Townend
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