Dear Prof, One of the young people in my church youth group is suffering in a number of ways because his parents have announced that they’re getting divorced. It is a very acrimonious split from what we understand, although he
Hope for the Hurting
IGC – The Inclusive Grace-filled Community.
As Hayley and I take over the leadership of the church we’ve been supporting these last 18 months I’m keen to signal our intent to transition IGC from being the International Gospel Church to becoming IGC – the Inclusive Grace-filled
The Faraway Tree
For all who rely on works of the Law are under a curse. Gal 3:10 It is hard (or maybe, not so hard) to imagine what it must have been like for these first Christians. In addition, of course, these
Premier’s Big Breakfast Agony Uncle
Rumour has it that Paul Anderson-Walsh is now officially Premier’s Big Breakfast Agony Uncle. Should be interesting. Paul will be making his debut on the show Saturday 1st September 2012 between 9.00am -10.00am Premier Christian Radio – Big Breakfast
This is London Calling
Have you heard the one about the Baptist, the Anglican, the Catholic, the Salvationist, the Pentecostals, and the House Church folk who had a meeting in a Brethren church…? As London continues to bask in self-congratulation over its hosting of
Get a Life…!
Does God accept me? And if so on what basis does he do so? Until this gnawing issue is resolved the prospect of entering into the Hebrews 4 rest will elude you. Our understanding of acceptance must be the same
The Tithing Controversy
If you are not free not to give, you are not free to give. The insistence on enforcing tithing in the church today is the thin end of the legalism wedge. In this article we will explore why tithing is NOT for
Sifted Like Wheat
“‘Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.’ Peter said to Him, ‘Lord,
I Owe, I Owe, It’s Off To Church I Go…?
Forgive the parody but I couldn’t help thinking as I looked out of my study this morning and saw the church goers scampering along to the local church that’s on our road just how unexcited they all looked. There was
The Lord Is My Shepherd
I was thinking this morning about the 23rd Psalm and the wonderful metaphor of the Lord as our Shepherd and thinking about how the Shepherd leads us beside still waters. I found it interesting to read that during the 1850s