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On receiving our fifth child
My excellent wife Di gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday evening. We thank God for the opportunity to nurture her life. Our hearts are full—and our days are busy! I've selected some wise advice below for parents and would-be parents. For your contemplation... The "little church" "Every Christian family ought to be as it were a little church, consecrated to Christ, and wholly influenced and governed by his rules. And family education and
Learning from Luther
Martin Luther (1483-1546) was one the most colourful and passionate characters in church history. As a principal reformer, Luther took complex issues and unravelled them into the common vernacular allowing theologians and farmers alike to respond with childlike simplicity to the gospel. We know and love the narrative. The lawyer turned Catholic theologian turned reformer. Modern conservative critics of Luther denounce his political militancy, marriage counselling, and his position on communion. The purpose of this
Deputation: Special ministry preparation
I have seen many missionary presentations, but there is one that will always stand out to me. One Sunday night, Di and I visited a church where a missionary family was presenting their mission. They had almost finished deputation and were departing for their field. Their message and testimonies were polished. They shared the blessings of deputation. At the end of the presentation, the husband and wife sang “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart,”
When you’re the broken arm in the body of Christ
Teaching, cleaning, painting, singing... life is busy in the body of Christ. But what about when it isn't? What about when you can't teach and you can't clean? You're too weary to paint and you're too empty to sing? I think we generally find it easy enough to minister in the body. We are part of the family and we expect to do our part. It's easy enough being the biceps of the body, but