Timothy Keller begins The Prodigal God (Hodder & Staughton, 2008) with two definitions for the word prodigal: recklessly extravagent and having spent everything. In developing his exploration of Jesus’ parable of the father and two sons (found in Luke 15) Keller strives to focus on the father figure and what we learn about him and …
Christianity in the 21st century seems intent on setting itself apart from the previous 20 centuries of the church’s worship. There seems to be an unhelpful idea that the church’s practice for generations has somehow not been founded on the Scriptures. Gather with some groups of Christians today and you will not sing a song …
‘Reaching Forward: From a Rich Heritage to a Certain Goal’ is subtitled ‘The Presbyterian Church of Victoria 1859-2009’ and is authored by Allan and Mairi Harman. Its publication coincides with the 150th anniversary of the formal union of various Presbyterian churches to form the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. So, why is it featuring here? Three …
Matthias Media are having a book sale during the month of June. The titles in their Guidebooks for Life series have all been discounted by 33%. Titles include: A Sinner’s Guide to Holiness; Prayer and the Voice of God Normally; Guidance and the Voice of God; Faith; Encouragement; A Foot in Two Worlds; and Defending …
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