Reading has many surprising benefits.
We might have seasons where our faith feels strong and following God seems easy but probably more often we feel as though we’re only just barely holding on by a thread.
The balance between spontaneous and structured is difficult to strike. But we must remain committed to both.
Hymns in Hard Places is a collection of congregational songs for the local church. You can download all the chord and lead sheets here.
My kingdom needed to fall, my darkness needed to be exposed, and God in an act of grace and mercy did just that.
When we see ourselves in light of the great loving kindness extended to us from God, we can’t help but forgive each other and extend the love and welcome of Jesus. And that’s kindness.
It’s only when you get to the complete end of your own kindness that you are forced to rely desperately, wholly on God for the strength to be kind.
So do not confuse the tender-hearted nature of kindness with weakness. Man, if you think Jesus’ kindness makes Him weak, you don’t know Him.
We must form our definition of kindness based on God’s character.
Do movement leaders, para-church leaders and theological institutions have the courage to call a moratorium on outreach into council estates and housing schemes?
How do we persevere in love beyond our feelings? Firstly, go to Jesus.