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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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Healing, Faith and the Sovereignty of God


In this article I want to look at some of the issues that surround the subject of healing but I must warn at the beginning that this is a formula free zone. I also want to affirm with all my … Continue reading

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Christians and Politics: The Pursuit of Justice and Truth


When we look at the political scene it is getting harder to know who to support and sometimes Christians suggest one issue that must dominate our choice but can any one issue really give deal with the breadth of Biblical … Continue reading

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Is Grace Triumphant in the Theology of J I Packer?


Introduction. In this essay I will examine J I Packer’s teaching on holiness giving special attention to his view of the role of man and of the grace of God. This will be examined against the background of his Reformed … Continue reading

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The Life Giver by Joey LeTourneau: a book review


The Life Giver by Joey LeTournesu is a radical book, a book which if treated seriously could change your life. The books main point is god gives his grace freely to his children so that they may give it to … Continue reading

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Who Is a Saint?


When we think of Saints, we normally think of people who were extra good and who are dead but is this the biblical picture? Let us have a look at the clear teaching of the Bible. It is interesting that … Continue reading

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Eyes of Honor by Jonathan Welton : A book review


Eyes of Honor is a book that tackles the whole problem of sexual temptation and lust in a positive manner, this is no easy 12 steps to recovery but rather a radical biblical response to a problem that many men … Continue reading

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King of the Church to you we pray


Lord Jesus we acknowledge that you are king of kings and Lord of lords, the church is yours not our own. Come Lord Jesus be exalted in this day, pour out your Spirit on us today, then we shall do … Continue reading

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The Compassion of Jesus- The Motivation for Mission and Ministry


I have been thinking a lot about the passage in Matthew 9 which describes Jesus ministry, 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and … Continue reading

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