1. St. Helen's Training: Bible Overview, Part 1 and 2
Part 1 and 2 of a new Bible overview video series from St. Helens Bishopsgate.
2. 10 questions for better Bible study
Some useful questions to go through when reading the Bible.
3. Free PDF: Acting the Miracle
A free PDF, 'Acting the Miracle' by David Mathis and John Piper.
4. What Are the Essentials of the Christian Faith?
Kevin DeYoung looks at ten essential christian behaviours and ten essential christian beliefs.
5. Infographic: 3 Dangers of Busyness
An infographic from Crossway about busyness.
6. And finally…
In case you missed it, our video of the week for a second week running, an interview with Bake through the Bible authors, Susie Bentley-Taylor and Bekah Moore:
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1. Holy infographics: the bible visualised
Interesting infographics from the Guardian newspaper Data Blog.
2. Seven Ways for Busy Moms to Get in the Word
Helpful tips for busy mums and for anyone else too.
3. How to Criticise a Preacher
Ten thoughts from David Murray on how to give constructive feedback to preachers.
4. Infographic: America’s Busyness Epidemic
An infographic from Crossway with 8 things you may not know about busyness in the USA.
5. Confession Connects Us to Christ
A thought-provoking post on the topic of confession from Joe Thorn.
6. And finally…
Our video of the week, an interview with Bake through the Bible authors, Susie Bentley-Taylor and Bekah Moore, about their book which was released yesterday:
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1. Free eBook - Blood Work: How the Blood of Christ Accomplishes Our Salvation
A free e-book from Ligonier Ministries tracing the themes of the blood of Christ through the New Testament.
2. Jesus On Every Page
A poem by David Murray about Jesus in each book of the Old Testament.
3. Finding Joy in the Everyday
In this video, pastor Jeff Vanderstelt uncovers some keys to rediscovering joy each day, in the everyday things of your life.
4. Mom vs. Mom: The War I Didn't See Coming
An article about the 'Mommy wars'.
5. Q & A: Billy Graham on Ageing, Regrets, and Evangelicals
An interview with the evangelist, Billy Graham.
6. 20 Helps to Sermon Listening
Some helpful points on listening to a sermon.
7. And finally…
Our video of the week, why not share it with a friend, from Christianity Explored, 'How can a loving God send anyone to Hell?':
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1. Grace Has Come - So Has Our New Album
Check out Sovereign Grace Music's new album from the book of Romans.
2. Free Download: "Jeremiah" from the Gospel Transformation Bible
The complete book of Jeremiah free to download from Crossway.
3. Five Back-to-School Basics
Some basics from Desiring God for going back to school.
4. 140 Articles on the Christian Life
An index of articles from David Murray at HeadHeartHand.
5. First day back to work
A free extract from Gospel Centred Work by Tim Chester.
6. And finally…
Our video of the week, why not share it with a friend? From Christianity Explored, 'I'm a decent person, surely I'll be fine?':
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After a 2 week summer break, On to a Good Thing is back!
1. Show Then Tell
A free e-book from Eric McKiddie with original, hand-crafted illustrations that will point the people you teach to Jesus..
2. 19+1 Ways to Lead a Bible Study
Twenty ideas to try with your Bible study group.
3. The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
Two free e-books from The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.
4. Making the most of the year's easiest invite
Jonathan Greenaway thinks it's time for us to be planning our church Christmas activities. Here's some information about his new project.
5. It Happens At The Table
An interesting article from The Christian Pundit.
6. How do your favourite preachers do sermon prep?
Some videos from some of today's great preachers explaining their process in writing a sermon.
7. And finally…
Our video of the week, from Open Up the Bible, 'Bible reading at every opportunity':.
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1. Is Your Child a Christian?
Brian Croft at The Gospel Coalition looks at this question.
2. Resource for Addressing Pornography in Church/Youth Group
A free resource from Glen and Emma Scrivener.
3. 85 questions to ask before you marry
Neil at A Faith To Live By shares 85 questions for marriage prep classes.
4. STEP: A New Free Online Bible Study Resource
A new, free resource from the STEP development team at Tyndale House Cambridge.
5. 10 principles to guide your giving
Jesse Johnson shares these 10 fundamental principles.
6. A Free Bible App for the Deaf
Another free resource, this time from Faith Comes by Hearing.
7. And finally…
Our video of the week, from Christianity Explored, 'Surely its arrogant to say your religion is the only right one?'. Watch all of the Christianity Explored videos now on our YouTube channel.
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1. 9 Things You Should Know About Social Media
Nine things you should know about the social platforms and their usage.
2. Does God hate gays?
In case you missed it, watch Adrian Warnock interview Sam Allberry (53mins).
3. Seven Ways to Pray for Your Heart
Jon Bloom at Desiring God shares his seven "D's" to help us pray.
4. Memorizing God's Word: Colossians
A free booklet to help you work through Colossians over 15 weeks.
5. Is Scripture Enough?
The latest 9Marks Journal.
6. 3 Simple Steps for Studying the Bible
Dave Bruskas at The Resurgence gives his simple steps.
7. Ten Top Testimony Tips
Peter Mead shares his top tips for giving your testimony.
8. And finally…
Our video of the week, from Open up the Bible, 'Bible reading during the baby's nap':
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1. YouVersion Bible App: Series of Infographics
As the YouVersion Bible app reaches 100 million downloads, The Christian Post shares a series of infographics.
2. Top 10 Tips for Being Clearer
Andy Naselli looks at 10 tips from Saving Eutychus by Gary Millar and Phil Campbell.
3. A Question for Every Elders Meeting
A question for elders' meetings from Kevin DeYoung.
4. Four Basic Principles for "Saturating" Children with the Bible
Four basic principles from Jill Nelson at Children Desiring God.
5. To-Do Tonight
Joe Thorn shares his to-do list to prepare for both sleeping and waking.
6. And finally…
Our video of the week, an interview with Sam Allberry, author of Is God anti-gay?:
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1. A Passion for Life 2014
Check out the A Passion for Life website.
2. How I Read Books
Justin Buzzard shares how he reads books.
3. 10 Things Every Christian Should Know About Islam
Ten things that Zane Pratt learned about during his 20 years as a missionary in a Muslim-majority country.
4. 7 Alternatives to Sunday Morning Announcements
Some alternative ideas for sharing church notices.
5. 3 Keys to Teaching New Songs in Church
Chris Vacher looks at 3 ways to teach new songs.
6. And finally…
Our video of the week, the trailer for Is God anti-gay? by Sam Allberry, available on 16th July:
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1. Pastors Need Your Care
A short series of blogs from Jason Helopoulos on caring for your pastor:
Part 1
Part 2
2. Preaching Matters: William Taylor on Work
The next video in St. Helen's Preaching Matters series of videos.
3. The Four Essential Writing Skills
Nicholas McDonald shares four skills for writing.
4. What's So Great About the Doctrines of Grace? - Free eBook
Sign up for a free e-book by Richard D. Phillips.
5. 8 Resolutions for the Christian Husband
Trevin Wax highlights these 8 resolutions from The Real Win: A Man's Quest for Authentic Success by Matt Carter and Colt McCoy.
6. And finally…
Our video of the week, the new trailer for True by Sarah Bradley:
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