Monthly Archives: October 2012

Is America the hope of the World? or, is Jesus the hope of the World?


Is America the hope of the World? or, is Jesus the hope of the World?.

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Is America the hope of the World? or, is Jesus the hope of the World?


When Mitt Romney asserted that America is the hope of the world, I didn’t know how to treat this rather arrogant claim. I don’t think many Europeans would think that way and this British citizen certainly does not. What is … Continue reading

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The Holy Spirit Makes The Bible Come Alive


It has been said that the Bible is the only book where we can speak to the author as we read it and this is vital for our study of God’s word. Yet there is another truth that far outweighs … Continue reading

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Who Am I? the question of my identity as a Christian


Many Christians struggle with very negative thoughts about themselves. We realize our own sinfulness and tend to see ourselves primarily as sinners saved by grace but is that all there is to say about the matter? What is staggering to … Continue reading

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The Frontier Boys by John Grooters: A Book Review


This is a story adapted from the film of the same title, it is is about 4 young men and their relationships with one another.The first chapters introduce them to us as all having been  raised  together in Michigan, we … Continue reading

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What does it mean to be Pro-life?


To be pro-life is to value human life from conception to death and to safeguard that life from any potential attackers. Some times we have narrowed our definition so that it only deals with Abortion and Euthanasia but surely to … Continue reading

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The Trustworthy Word: The Importance of the Bible for Christian Living


In the bible God reveals who he is to humankind, by the very nature of the fact that God is the one inspires it we are taught that it is trustworthy. The Bible is made up of sixty-six books written … Continue reading

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L’Abri Fellowship :memories of the English, French and Swiss L’Abri Branches


In 1970 I was looking for Christian books in Luton Library when I discovered the L’Abri story by Edith Schaeffer and Death in the City by Francis Schaeffer. Francis Schaeffer’s books were just what I needed, I had so many … Continue reading

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Define Your Destiny Through Prayer by Sue Curran: A book review


This book is one that helps to build faith although it is not the normal type of book associated with the title. If you are looking for a step by step formula for discovering your destiny through prayer you will … Continue reading

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