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Here's our round-up of helpful articles, useful links and resources, and other 'good things' we think you might like:
1. Talks from FIEC’s Hub Conference 2015
Listen to talks by Ray Evans given at the recent FIEC Hub Conference.
2. Scripture in Song
A website with Scripture memory songs and other useful resources to help with Scripture memorisation.
3. BeLoved
A new video from Glen Scrivener.
4. Songs from The Crowded House
A new music album from The Crowded House.
5. 500+ Preaching Resources
David Murray at HeadHeartHand shares over 500 resources on preaching.
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This week on The Good Book Blog we’ve been looking at the new Christianity Explored resource for children, Epic Explorers. So this week’s round-up has a focus on youth and children’s work:
1. St. Helen’s Training: Children’s Work (Parts 1 & 2)
Two new training videos on children’s work from St. Helen’s Bishopsgate.
2. Children Desiring God
In case you haven’t seen it before, a website with ‘God-centred resources for training the next generation’.
3. Youth and Children’s Work Short Course
An introductory course from The Good Book College.
4. The Good Book Company: Audio Resources
Main session and seminar recordings from Growing Young Disciples and the Bible-Centred Youthworker conferences.
5. How to Teach Children and Youth the Gospel Story
A video on youth and children’s work from The Gospel Coalition.
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Here's our round-up of helpful articles, useful links and resources, and other 'good things' we think you might like:
1. 7 Reasons Not to Worry
Kevin DeYoung gives 7 reasons why we should not be anxious.
2. How to Read the Whole Bible in 2015
Do you want to read the whole Bible this year? It’s not too late to start! Justin Taylor shares a number of helpful ways to help you read through the Bible this year.
3. 5 Reasons We Eat Together as a Family
Tim Challies looks at five reasons why he prioritises eating together with his family.
4. New Titles 2015
Take a look at some of the covers of books we’re releasing this year. Tell us what you think. And take a look around our Facebook page while you’re there too!
5. Looking for help in praying regularly in 2015?
Check out this app for smart phones and tablets that Anglican Church League recommend.
6. And finally...
Our video of the week, ‘Open up the Bible Trailer’ - treat yourself to something sweet!:
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1. Come Home for Christmas
A short video from UCCF about coming home for Christmas.
2. The Pendulum of Growing up Christian
A great little poem from Nicholas McDonald about the realities of being a Christian.
3. Glen Schrivener and Carl Laferton speak...
Listen to them discuss why Tricky was written; how to have a Jesus-centred approach to evangelism; how Christians can speak about homosexuality in conversations with non-Christians; and much more.
4. Christmas Carols Radio
They play none-stop traditional Christmas carols choral music, with Bible thoughts on the nativity. Listen here.
5. Pilgrim's Progress for Free
Desiring God are giving away eBook version of Pilgrim's Progress for free. Get it here!
6. And finally...
Our video of the week, 'Tommy the Tiger' from St. Thomas Church, Norwich:
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1. Compared to Her ebook just 99p/$1.50 till midday Thursday
Get the ebook version of Compared to Her for just 99p in the UK and just $1.50 in the US!
2. 5 Tips for Better Public Scripture Readings
Trent Hunter at 9 Marks gives five tips for reading Scripture in public.
3. 12 Struggles Singles Face
David Murray looks at these struggles that singles may face.
4. Dependent: FIEC 2014 Leaders’ Conference Talks
Watch the four main talks from the recent FIEC Leaders’ Conference.
5. Is Christianity in Britain in Terminal Decline?
An article about Christianity in Britain from Mike Gilbart-Smith at 9Marks.
6. And finally...
Our video of the week, the ‘Alby’s Amazing Book Trailer’:
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1. Eternity Changes Everything ebook just 99p/$1.50 till midday Monday
Get the ebook version of Eternity Changes Everything for just 99p in the UK and just $1.50 in the US!
2. A Man’s Greatest Challenge
Tim Challies reviews A Man’s Greatest Challenge by Dai Hankey.
3. 12 Ways to Make (and Keep) Friends
David Murray looks at these tips on "how to make, cultivate and keep friends".
4. To End All Wars
A new video from Glen Scrivener.
5. And finally...
Our video of the week, the ‘Light in the Darkness Teaser Trailer’:
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1. Serving without Sinking ebook just £1 or $1.50 till midday Thursday
Get the ebook version of Serving without Sinking by John Hindley for just £1 in the UK and just $1.50 in the US!
2. Purity is Possible
Tim Challies reviews Purity is Possible by Helen Thorne.
3. How to Pray for Your Pastor
Several suggestions for how to pray for your Pastor.
4. 10 Questions on Prayer with Tim Keller
A conversation with Tim Keller about prayer and his new book, Prayer: Awe and Intimacy with God.
5. Is God Anti-Gay? Answering Tough Questions About Same-Sex-Marriage
Watch Sam Allberry’s talk from the 2014 ERLC National Conference.
6. And finally...
Our video of the week, the ‘Tricky Trailer’:
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1. Real Books v E-Books.
What are the top reasons for choosing a real-life, analogue, hard-copy book over an E-version? This survey may help...
2. 32 Tips for younger moms
Starting out your parenting journey? here are 32 tips on parenting from an experienced mom.
3. The State of Theology
These interesting info-graphics might help us understand some gaps in our theological understanding which might be hindering our effectiveness in proclaiming the gospel.
4. Is the Bible too complicated?
Is the Bible too complicated for those who struggle to read?
5. And finally...
Our video of the week is: Play Through The Bible.
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Here’s a sample story from our new release, Play through the Bible, which helps pre-schoolers get to know Jesus through Luke’s Gospel.
Books of Bible stories for very young children need to be simple, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be linked together or pick up on key themes from the rest of Scripture, as shown in this simple retelling of Luke 3:15-22.
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Are you ready? Are you ready to meet someone very special? In our story today, God’s people are waiting for a King to come. How exciting!
Story:
God’s people have been waiting.
They have been waiting for God’s King to come.
God’s people have been waiting… and waiting… and WAITING for God’s Son, the King, to come to the rescue.... continue reading
