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Ascension Day Meditation.


I want to consider one or two aspects of the ascension which can speak to us in a practical way. Quite often we overlook the significance of the Ascension and I feel we impoverish ourselves by doing this. The implications … Continue reading

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How Inclusive is the Gospel?


Inclusiveness is emphasised as part of political correctness, all sorts of documents claim that one must be inclusive. Recently various Christian speakers and authors have been claiming that because the gospel is inclusive at its heart this can justify behaviour … Continue reading

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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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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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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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The Sovereign Lord Cares for His People and Pours His Spirit out upon them


One of the great Biblical truths is that of the greatness of God, he is the sovereign Lord over all things. Time and time again the bible uses this fact to reassure us, some people see God’s greatness in abstract … Continue reading

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Isaiah 61 Part 2: A God of Justice and Grace who clothes us with robes of righteousness


The biblical picture of a gracious God is one that also demonstrates that he is holy. Isaiah when he proclaims the word of the Lord shows the richness of God’s grace but he never forgets that God is just and … 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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Baptist Theology by Stephen Holmes: A book review


  This thought provoking book deserves a wide readership both within the Baptist community and by Christians of other traditions who want to be better informed as to what it means to be a Baptist. The review below is not … Continue reading

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