One inherent danger in the task of theology is to treat God as an idea to be mastered, rather than the Person who masters us. Perhaps the most striking feature of Augustine’s work is that, while it is properly a work of theology, it is at the same time literally a confession.
“A New Freedom” directly equips young readers with a framework to work through personal ethical questions.
I was so excited for my friends who were snapped by the press: captured in the presence of royalty! Would I have been so excited to be seen, if snapped by the Jerusalem Press, with bleeding Jesus the night before his death?
If you don’t deal with your emotions well they can hijack your life and lead you to do things that dishonour God and things you regret.
In Colossians the temptation is to look elsewhere for fear of missing out, while in Philemon it is a delicate pastoral situation. In both letters, the Apostle Paul holds out the hope found in the person and work of Christ.
Extra bits that didn’t get into the episode, but were so good that they needed to be shared: here are my treasures from the cutting room floor.
Extra bits that didn’t get into the episode, but were so good that they needed to be shared: here are my treasures from the cutting room floor.
“God, I pray Mitch never feels sad about his sister again.” My eyes flew open. I didn’t hear another word that was prayed. Instantly, my friend’s words grated against me....
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
The old saying is ‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’ But could the spark of storytelling, and celebrating faith increase evangelism in churches and on university campuses everywhere?
Gary Millar preaching from Titus 3:1-15 at TGCA's 2022 National Conference
One inherent danger in the task of theology is to treat God as an idea to be mastered, rather than the Person who masters us. Perhaps the most striking feature of Augustine’s work is that, while it is properly a work of theology, it is at the same time literally a confession.
Somewhere in there, God tells me, there’s an invincible core; an iron spine of light that can’t be put out—that is growing in brightness.
Hindus are haunted by the fear of attracting misfortune to themselves or their families by failing to propitiate their gods. Therefore, evangelists who are reaching out to people from a Hindu background should address the questions and concerns they are wrestling with.
In reflecting on my own diagnosis journey, as well as hearing the stories of others who’ve walked similar paths, I’ve noticed some interesting parallels between a positive story of neurodiversity and a Christian conversion testimony.
The more we are led by the flesh, the more God’s image in us is fractured. The more time a person spends in one world, the more like that world they become, whether it be an embodied world full of loving relationships, or a world full of self.
“A New Freedom” directly equips young readers with a framework to work through personal ethical questions.
Extra bits that didn’t get into the episode, but were so good that they needed to be shared: here are my treasures from the cutting room floor.
