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Messages That Move
By Tim Hawkins

A practical guide to the art of preparing and delivering Bible talks. Seasoned preacher Tim Hawkins urges us to give ‘Messages That Move’ which take people on a journey to a worthwhile destination.  Learn how to plan and prepare a talk and lead to genuine transformation through the gospel.

‘Messages that Move’ gives you tools to deliver memorable, engaging Bible talks that lead to gospel transformation.  It will give you practical help to (more…)

Before You Open Your Bible
By Matt Smethurst

We know the Bible is important, but many of us struggle with it.  We’re not biblical experts — though we may have started enough reading plans to be really familiar with Genesis.  If we’re honest, the Bible often intimidates us, confuses us, and reading it doesn’t always thrill us.

And yet, the Bible is where God reveals his loving character and incredible plan of redemption.  In a practical and engaging manner, Matt Smethurst (more…)

Have No Fear
By John C. Lennox

Christians are under increasing pressure to be silent.  We’re led to believe that, at best, our beliefs are outdated, and at worst they are dangerous.  Silenced by fear, it s all too easy to keep quiet.

But our Christian faith was never meant to be private.  Jesus’ followers are instructed to be deliberately and willingly different, seeking to share the life-changing good news they’ve heard with everyone, whatever the cost.  We might feel that we fall very short of this confident evangelistic lifestyle, (more…)

The Future Self Will Thank You
By Drew Dyck

Why can’t I control my anger?  Or stop overeating?  Or wasting time online?
Why can’t I seem to finish my projects?  Or make progress in my spiritual life?
Why do I fall for the same stupid temptations over and over again?

When we fail, its easy to make excuses or blame our circumstances.  But let’s face it: the biggest enemy is usually the one staring back at us from the mirror every morning.  (more…)

Love Kindness
By Barry H. Corey

Kindness is not what we have been taught it is.  It isn’t a soft virtue, expressed only by sweet grandmothers or nice Boy Scouts.  Kindness is neither timid nor frail. Instead, it is brave and daring, willing to be vulnerable with those with whom we disagree.  It is the revolutionary way that Jesus himself called us to live.  The way of selfless risks.  The way of staggering hope.  The way of authenticity.

Dr. Barry Corey, president of Biola University, believes we (more…)