This is now the third time I have posted this article. In many ways, nothing much has changed as the years have gone by. I have therefore lightly edited the article but republish it today more or less as I originally published it. The world will never forget 911. Each year I say it, but it still feels in a way like yesterday, despite the fact it is an age ago. We now live in the post 911 world. I... Read more
I listened to the first of nine new recordings that have been made freely available of the Doctor’s last visit to the USA. He chose to begin by talking about prayer. It is striking how he describes prayer as a real challenge. We must learn how to wrestle in prayer. I am constantly being provoked by that challenge to fight in the private place. Rather than be discouraged by failure, lets press into God and meet him in the place... Read more
This article by Tim Keller explains the following characteristics of a movement. According to Keller it is: A vital, dynamic human organization Marked by an attractive, clear, unifying vision for the future Has a strong set of values or beliefs This unifying vision is so compelling that it takes pride of place. Generous flexibility The accomplishment of the vision is more important than power and position Innovativeness . . . Ideas flow out of the whole organization, top to bottom.... Read more
Phatfish and Lou Fellingham will be performing songs from their sensational new albums ‘In Jesus’ and ‘Step into the Light’ at venues all over the UK this Autumn. These will be fantastic events where you can enjoy music and be encouraged by faith building lyrics that will draw you to God. Maybe even get a ticket for an unchurched friend? Don’t miss out! More details and tickets at www.phatfish.net TOUR DATES FRI 17th SEP SOUTHAMPTON – TESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH FRI 24th... Read more
Every now and then you read an article that says it right. This Guardian article is one such article and describes boys as follows: “A lazy youth becomes a burden to those parents, whom he ought to comfort, if not support. But you can no more rouse them, with all of their fine arguments, than you can a log. There they lie, completely enchained by indolence… Business tires him; reading fatigues him; the public service interferes with his pleasures. Ask... Read more
Terry was prompted by the release of several new recordings of the Doctor’s preaching to blog about two times he met with Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones. It makes compelling reading. He quoted the doctor as telling the young reformed charismatic, “the greatest sin of the evangelical church is telling God what He could not do.” Terry also spoke about a powerful moment when the Doctor had been preaching: On another deeply memorable night at the Chapel, he started his sermon in... Read more
Over the summer I read memoirs written by the so-called “Third Man” of New Labour, Peter Mandleson. I found him an engaging writer. And I enjoyed reflecting on what we can learn as leaders from politicians. Some matters are clearly “natural revelation,” if we can learn from the ant according to the wisdom of Proverbs, surely we can learn from people too. Long-term readers of my blog will not be surprised that my impression of Gordon Brown after reading those... Read more
I really enjoy watching Brian Mowrey’s video interviews. This one with “Bones” is no exception. Watch and enjoy! This reminded me of when I interviewed Mbonisi myself. Read more
Yesterday I spoke about how Terry Virgo and Tope Koleoso are both great at promoting books. Today I want to highlight another aspect that they both in my view stand out in, and it is one that is even more important. This is their commitment to prayer, and corporate prayer in particular. Prayer is vital to the Christian and in this short video shared by my friend Bryan Mowrey Tope explains why. At the beginning of the year we captured... Read more
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