#TheDailyDose – 1 Timothy 2:9-15 Does the Bible treat women as second class citizens? Was Paul teaching something that was limited to the culture of Ephesus in Timothy’s day or applicable to today? What does it mean for women to be saved through childbearing? Does this mean you have to marry and have lots of… Continue reading Women and the Gospel
Tag: Prayer
Why does God allow suffering?
This is a big question. It’s big because it raises philosophical questions about God’s goodness (love, wisdom etc.) and his greatness (sovereignty, omnipresence, omniscience, omnipotence). Why do good things happen to bad people? How can a God of love tolerate suffering? God is sovereign -can’t stop the suffering If God is a God of love… Continue reading Why does God allow suffering?
What are Christians meant to be doing?
In a chaotic and uncertain world and with all the challenges churches face, what are Christianity meant to be doing? (1 Timothy 2:1-8) #TheDailyDose
Are small groups overrated?
Jonathan Carswell was seeking to provoke a bit of discussion with this tweet -and he succeeded. So, what do you think? Are they overrated, ineffective and unaccountable? It’s worth noting at this stage that Jonathan is making a relative comparison to the other ministries run in a local church, presumably including your retired ladies meeting,… Continue reading Are small groups overrated?
Depression, spiritual warfare and calling the elders to pray
Mark Pickett has written this helpful review of “The pastor with a thorn in his side.” In his review, Mark picks up on a number of things that he would have liked further analysis and discussion of in the book. I agree with Mark that these are crucial areas that we need some further discussion… Continue reading Depression, spiritual warfare and calling the elders to pray
When you pray
Prayer is a wonderful privilege for believers in Christ. How wonderful to be able to talk to God, to know him, to have a relationship with him. Yet often, just as some peopel end up with an unhealthy relationship with food, we can end up with an unhealthy relationship with prayer. It becomes a legalistic… Continue reading When you pray
Prayer Update
Just a quick update from us for prayer. Over the next few weeks, we’ve got some important conversations happening with churches about potential roles. In addition, I’ve got several preaching engagements during early June. Two appointments are supporting local churches here in the Midlands including one at West Smethwick Congregational Church on the 13th June.… Continue reading Prayer Update
The Valley of Vision – The Divine Will
Will you let God disagree with you?
This was the question Mike Ovey asked of us his students when I was at Oak Hill. It’s a question that has stayed with me. Audio version YouTube version
Will you let them get away with it?
#TheDailyDose and a look at Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
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