Another prayer <a href=”http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/scottysmith/2012/08/18/a-prayer-for-paralyzed-friends/&#8221; target=”_blank”>from Scotty Smith</a>: <blockquote><em>”They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. Since they could not get him to Jesus because of …

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Matthew Perryman Jones has made his album Land Of The Living Available for free download on Noisetrade for one week. From the Noisetrade blurb: There comes a time in every man’s life when he must question the principles of his culture, his community, and his ancestors. Some may ignore the questions, while others, particularly artists, …

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The 21st century continues to arrive at mgpc. Having a capital-items-only bequest allows us to invest in these solar panels. If we’re going to hold capital it has to be productive for kingdom work. Money not spent on electricity will be money available for mission and ministry. We’re not saving the planet; our job is …

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Don Moen has quite an accomplished background in contemporary Christian music, but with Hymnbook he has released an engaging collection of favourite hymns. Minimal instrumental accompaniment, (usually piano and acoustic guitar, no drums) and unadorned arrangements allow the classic lyrics and melodies to shine. He sings these songs in the same vocal range which he …

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