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Assembly Mission Matrix
A simple tool remind yourself of the reason your Assembly – Local church exists, consider how you are currently doing and develop an action plan in order to ... -
Church and Gender in the First Three Centuries
Master Thesis – August 2014 An academic paper exploring the role of Christian women during the first 3 centuries, giving particular attention to church activities such as praying, ... -
v10 – Plans and Setbacks
A one page thought. 5 minutes ago I should have started on a flight from Amsterdam to Bogota, Colombia – but the journey had to be cancelled. I ... -
v9 – The Lord of Transitions – Deut. 31:14-23
A one page thought. Being faithful to the Lord will sooner or later involve change. I find it encouraging to remember that God, the owner of the work, ... -
v8 – You and God’s Rewards
A one page thought. Perhaps some of us see a reward as a kind of bribe, a selfish motivation which risks devaluing a noble cause. Our ideal is ... -
v7 – The Tale of Three Widows
We join these three widows somewhere near the Dead Sea, on the 80 mile road that leads from Moab to Bethlehem. They are discussing options for their future… ... -
v6 – When facing Shipwreck
A one page thought. Sometimes the ship of our life takes us through tranquil waters, where we enjoy the gentle breeze and sunny skies. But sometimes, like the ... -
v5 – A Happy God
A one page thought. Can you envisage a happy God? Perhaps we are more accustomed to hearing about a loving and a gracious God, or a righteous and ... -
v4 – Old and New Treasures
A one page thought. What is better: the old or the new? When it come to wines, the experts say “The old is better” (Luke 5:39). When it ... -
Pre-Marriage Relationships
About the search for a Christian life-partner. Although I devote much of my time to Bible teaching and pastoral work, I write these pages primarily as a father, ...
