Watching porn with your spouse certainly takes away the secrecy of the experience, but there are still some tough questions to be asked about why you would want to watch other people simulate pleasurable sex (sometimes under coerced conditions).
If you have problems in your sexual relationship, this can be very distressing, but there are more reputable books written by sex therapists where you can look for solutions to the problems you may be having. These will give you ideas or reassurance from people who understand marital struggles, and this is a far better strategy than trying to glean tips from actors and actresses in the adult industry.... continue reading
We've been celebrating the launch of Romans 8-16 For You this week and so we've released this desktop wallpaper which celebrates one of the greatest truths for the Christian.
Here's the wallpaper and it's available for your desktop, laptop, tablet and even mobile phone. Enjoy!
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How to change your wallpaper: The wallpaper you need will vary , depending on your monitor size, screen resolution and a few other considerations. You can click here to see what your resolution is. Generally you set one of these are your wallpaper by clicking on the link to download the image, then right-clicking on the image (once it’s open) and selecting “Set as Background,” “Set as Desktop Background,” or something similar.
"I have always believed that at the heart of Romans 8 you have the secret to really using the gospel in your heart to change yourself in a profound way." Tim Keller
Romans 8-16 For You by Tim Keller is available to buy now from our website.
Romans 12:1-2 shows us the way to overcome spiritual stagnation or ongoing disobedience; the way to bring our hearts joyfully to offer ourselves wholly:
1. View the mercies of God. (KJV and ESV have “mercies” instead of “mercy”; we are not to think of God’s mercy in general, but his specific acts and deeds—supremely, to look back at the cross.) If we lack a passion or interest in being holy, it comes from a failure to contemplate God’s mercies toward us. There is no way to sustain a pattern of holiness in Christian living without a kindling of our hearts by deep meditation on God’s mercy and grace; we need to begin reflecting on the mercies of God.... continue reading
“The letter to the Romans is a book that repeatedly changes the world, by changing people” says Timothy Keller, best-selling author and pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. Here he explores the letter’s powerful place in church history, and explains how it has also profoundly influenced him.
Why should Christians study the book of Romans today? All I have to do is point to history.
Saint Augustine, the fourth-century bishop of Hippo (in what is now Algeria), was converted by reading the book of Romans – a passage from Romans 13. Augustine had a Christian mother, but he turned his back on her faith. He sought truth elsewhere, decided to live however he felt, and fathered a child out of marriage. But while living in Milan, he heard the preaching of Bishop Ambrose, a towering figure in the church. And he found himself unable to shake off what he had heard:... continue reading
We're really excited about Epic Explorers, the brand-new addition to the Christianity Explored range, specially designed for 4-11s. We'd like you to get excited about it too - tell your friends, your church's childrens worker, the person who runs the school CU - so we've made a desktop wallpaper for you...
Here's the wallpaper and it's available for your desktop, laptop, tablet and even mobile phone. Enjoy!
1024x768 | 1280x1024 | 1366x768 | 1680x1050 | 1920x1200 | 2560x1440 | iPad | iPhone
How to change your wallpaper: The wallpaper you need will vary , depending on your monitor size, screen resolution and a few other considerations. You can click here to see what your resolution is. Generally you set one of these are your wallpaper by clicking on the link to download the image, then right-clicking on the image (once it’s open) and selecting “Set as Background,” “Set as Desktop Background,” or something similar.
Over the past two years, the team at desiringGod.org has published a series of ebooks made available to their readers free of charge. Check out the list here and download a few (or all of them!) to enjoy!
Adventure Island is the setting for the Epic Explorers course, the brand new resource exploring who Jesus is and what he came to do. Here's a whislte stop tour around the island...
Arriving at Breathtaking Bay (Mark 1:1, 16-34) children will...... continue reading
Continuing the theme of youth and children's ministry on the blog this week, why not take an hour to listen to this seminar with Josh Cousineau and Nate Morgan-Locke, from 2013 The Gospel Coalition National Conference.
Mel Lacy, Director of the Theology for Youth & Children's Ministry at Oak Hill College, recently interviewed Tamar Pollard at the Bible Centred Youthworker Conference about Epic Explorers
