Archive for 'Nov/Dec 2011'
Help! My teen is rebellious
This is just one of many booklets in a series, which are edited by Dr. Paul Tautges. Most of the authors in the series are American and some of the authors have personal experience of the [...]
Touched by Greatness: Women in the life of Moses
The author is a Professor of Theology in Women’s Studies in Texas. Don’t be put off – her prose style is easy and the material accessible. The length of this book belies the depth of its [...]
John MacArthur: Servant of the Word and Flock
When this book first landed on my desk I picked it up with a strange combination of eagerness and hesitation. Eagerness, because anything written by Iain Murray is bound to be serious and important as well [...]
Christmas gift ideas
Books for travel buffs Attractive travel guides from Day One that would prompt a holiday or days out. £10 each. The House of Parliament: Cradle of democracy. C. H. Spurgeon: In the footsteps of ‘The Prince [...]
What do we tell the kids about Santa?
When it comes to cultural issues like Santa, Christians have three options: 1) we can reject it, 2) we can receive it, or 3) we can redeem it. Since Santa is so pervasive in our culture, it [...]
The ten loves of John Stott
John Stott (1921–2011) was the ten-talent man with more than ten loves. But since he appreciated order (in moderation!) these make, if not a complete summary, at least a convenient glance at a multi-faceted life. 1. [...]
Bala Evangelical Church
Whilst the Evangelical Movement of Wales (EMW) began officially in 1955, its seeds took root in 1948, with both Bala and Dolgellau featuring prominently in its early development. God did a new work. In 1958 a [...]
The youth of yesterday
Children and young people in revival It is not uncommon for adults to have low expectations of the spiritual understanding of children and therefore disregard their spiritual experiences. Some developmental theories have had a guiding influence [...]
Focus on Italy
There is perhaps no country in Europe that captures the imagination like Italy. Think of Rome and you think of history. Think of Florence and you think of art. Think of Milan and you think of [...]
Handel’s Messiah
A tingling down the spine, or tears rolling down the cheeks is quite normal for those who hear or participate in Handel’s Messiah. To attend Messiah, which is a musical gospel tract telling the story of [...]
A little known quarryman in Wales
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So you have no children?
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The great harvest
I live and worship in Yeadon, in a church born out of the revival. It
Feminine Threads
I was interested in the above review of Diana Severance's book. Althou
Being counted for Christ
I would pray that god give me courage to do more thanks for this artic