It started life as a self-published book. Written by an unknown author, in the world of erotic literature, 50 Shades of Grey looked set to languish in relative obscurity. But then everything changed. A publisher, a massive marketing campaign, caused it to rocket in popularity. Women read it in their droves – a few men too – and now, in just a few short days, the film will be hitting our screens. The hype is almost palpable. How will the steamy scenes of 2012’s must-have book be rendered in 2015’s must-see film?... continue reading
The beginning of Romans 9:14 suggests that Paul has taught this material before! He has just stated that when people don’t believe, it is because God has not chosen them. Then he immediately says: “What then shall we say? Is God unjust?” He asks that question, of course, because he knows it is the first reaction of everyone who hears this teaching! It is normal to ask: To choose only some and not all—that is not fair! Isn’t God being unfair? But Paul counters: “Not at all!”... continue reading
Open Doors USA has released its 2015 World Watch List.
Food for prayer.
Why not consider reading this book which tells of extraordinary stories of men and women who suffered and died for the gospel in Ethiopia.
Open up the Bible in 2015!
After the excitement and perhaps even over-indulgence of Christmas, many people resolve to cut out sweet things as they enter the new year. But there is one sweet treat that it is great to feast on more, not less! Psalm 119 says "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth" (v103) and any Christian who has ever read their Bible will know that to be true.
A happy new year to all our blog readers!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
A very happy Christmas to all our blog-readers around the world.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9:6-7
Congratulations to Nick Howard and Betsy Childs on the news of their engagement to be married.
Nick works as a pastor in New York City and Betsy is the web and publications editor of Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. They both share a passion for the communicating the gospel in the written word. Nick, known as Bernard in the US, has published a number of books, including the excellent The Book of the Covenant with the Good Book Company. Betsy is a regular contributor to The Gospel Coalition blog.
Our best wishes, love and prayers to them both as they plan and prepare for their life together.
Good Book Author David Robertson will be engaging in friendly dialogue at the local launch of his new book in Dundee next week.
Engaging with Atheists aims to give Christians the confidence to talk about the good news of the gospel with their friends and others who deny the existence of God.
David, who has recently been appointed the Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland, will discuss atheism and belief in God with Gary McLelland, the Education Policy Office of the Humanist Society in Scotland.
This FREE event, with refreshments included, takes place at the CLC Bookshop, Nethergate in Dundee next Tuesday 18th November at 7.30 pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
I’m sure, like me, you’ve been watching with concern as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa worsens week on week. Just today, a man in New York has been tested positive for the disease. But from some corners, there’s been criticism that the media coverage has been so focused on European and American victims.
It should come as no surprise to us that the instinct for (self-interested) fear runs deeper than humanitarian empathy for people living far away. But what is it that scares us so much about Ebola? Not, I don’t think, the thought of the symptoms themselves (horrific though they are). It’s the perceived lack of control that terrifies us: the thought that this invisible threat could sneak undetected onto our little island and pass unseen from person to person; the idea that one day soon the coughing colleague at the desk to my right could be carrying something significantly more sinister than a common cold. However small that likelihood is, fear is certainly a powerful emotion.... continue reading
