Poor old David Blunkett. Although he is guilty of some very poor judgements and maybe worse, I find it hard not to feel sorry for this man who has just had to resign for the second time from Blair’s Cabinet and probably ended his frontline political career. This was a fighter, a man who has overcome many obstacles - I am not just referring to his blindness, but to the fact that he was separated from his …
Well I didn’t expect to be writing quite so much about the principles of Restoration from Jeremiah. But here’s the last few.
Hear….O Nations (31:10) - I wrote about the remnant yesterday. Belief in a radical remnant does not mean that I think there is just going to be a faithful few, a small but insignificant band of brothers soldiering on to the bitter end. I believe that the message of the Kingdom is going to be preached to all nations, and that this Kingdom is going to fill the whole earth! Multitudes will respond … Continue reading And Finally - The Last Few Principles Of Restoration...I am still having to go for the smaller bitesize postings at the moment, but I am continuing to be blessed with thinking about some of the things that God has restored, is restoring and wants to restore more fully to his church, inspired by meditating on Jeremiah 30-31. I’d be interested to hear from readers about what they feel are some of the most important things that they feel God has restored/is restoring to his people. I’m continuing with a few of my own thoughts today:
Remnant of Israel (31:7-8) … Continue reading Even More Principles of Restoration...
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery: An Encyclopedia Exploration of the Images, Symbols, Motifs, Metaphors, Figures of Speech, Literary Patterns and Univer
The best reference book I have on my shelves
The Knowledge of the Holy (Authentic Classics)
A devotional classic on knowing God and understanding his attributes
Living Gods Way: Nurishment for New Believers
Together with its sequel, this book by Arthur Wallis helped me and many others get started building on a good foundation for the Christian life
Partly Right
By Tony Campolo, the full title reads 'We have met the enemy and they are Partly Right' and this great book teaches us that there are some insights into God's truth out there in the world and we should beware being dismissive and confrontational.
The Normal Christian Life: Incorporating 'Sit Walk Stand'
Excellent and challenging book by Watchman Nee about truths that enable a victorious Christian life, and excellent little book based on Ephesians about the life of faith
No Place for Truth: Or Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology
The first in series of four books analysing contemporary Western society and loss of theological substance in the church to meet the issues. Good on analysis, but weak on response.
New Issues Facing Christians Today
A sound and sensible book on thinking about social issues from a Christian perspective
The Spire
Influential novel I read at school about the building of Salisbury Cathedral with telling insights into human nature and religion
Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God
Excellent book on the Holy Spirit, especially at understanding his role from the perspective of the end times
The Pursuit of God
One of the most significant books I've read, it makes you more hungry for God
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