The Pursuit of God

Sorry it has been a while since I have written anything! But I have some great news! Christian Audio are giving away 'The Pursuit of God' by A W Tozer absolutely free!!! I read this book a few months back and found it fascinating and really important because as Tozer said "What I believe about God is the most important thing about me."

The Promo Code to get this book for free in JUL2010 click here to get it now!

Steve Lawson

Last night I was listening to wretched radio (which is my usual custom) it runs from 8-10 uk time at www.wretchedradio.com its well worth a listen. Last night they had Dr Steven Lawson on the show last night. This was a clip that was played after the interview had finished. This message was preached at a youth conference that John Macarthur runs. It is well worth a listen!!!

We ought to hate it with a deadly hatred!

I get a daily devo sent to me from Grace-Gems these devos are great.

You should sign up...

Heres a bit of Saturday's:

"You who love the Lord, hate evil!" Psalm 97:10

How much we ought to hate sin! Instead of . . .
loving it,
cleaving to it,
dallying with it,
excusing it,
playing with it--
we ought to hate it with a deadly hatred!

Sin is the great murderer, and thief, and
pestilence, and nuisance of this world!

Let us make no peace with it!

Let us wage a ceaseless warfare against it!

Biblical Counseling

Biblical Counceling is a very important ministry in the church, or it should be. Biblical Counseling is often replaced with psychology and various other gimmicks. We must begin to think about how we council people in a way that we can invest the timeless truths of the bible into the persons life. After all it is only the truth that can set someone free.

CCEF say
“We believe the Bible is more than a book of facts, but truths that are intended to make a difference. God intends biblical truth to touch every area of our lives. But everyone faces moments when the truths of the Bible don't seem to make a difference. Can the Bible's hope really speak to my depression? Can the Bible's peace really speak to my anxiety? Can the Bible's love change even my marriage? At CCEF, we believe that the Bible speaks to all of life's problems, but sometimes everyone needs the careful thought and prayerful wisdom of another who can help us make the connections that make a difference.”

Here is a series of lectures on Biblical Counseling, have a listen and let me know what you think:

Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4

J. I Packer on the Wrath of God

A wee while ago I read J.I Packer's 'Knowing God' it is a classic! A must read! A quote that struck me in this book was this:

“No doubt it is true that the subject of divine wrath has in the past been handled speculatively, irreverently, even malevolently.  No doubt there have been some who have preached of wrath and damnation with tearless eyes and not pain in their hearts.  No doubt the sign of small sects cheerfully consigning the whole world, apart from themselves, to hell has disgusted many.  Yet if we would know God, it is vital that we face the truth concerning his wrath, however unfashionable it may be, and however strong our initial  prejudices against it.  Otherwise we shall not understand the gospel of salvation from wrath, nor the propitiatory achievement of the cross, nor the wonder of the redeeming love of God” (156).

The Prodigal Father

Lately I have been thinking a lot about the parable of the 'Prodigal Son' better named the 'Prodigal Father'. I came across this youtube video posted on Michael Tinkers blog. Its a mdern day telling of this parable I think its fairly effective.