Honest Evangelism- a Book review by Richard Wilson “I can’t do that!” “It’s impossible!” “No way!” How often have you heard children, or even adults utter these words of resignation when faced with a daunting task that seemingly calls out way beyond their abilities or their comfort zones? Perhaps you yourself have been known to dismiss a challenge with a similarly swift…

http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/does-god-get-your-leftovers

In Graham’s message at the Carols by Candlelight on Sunday he talked about how the word of the year has been named as ‘post-truth’ but how at Christmas we celebrated the word of truth become flesh. Here is an excellent article that explores the idea a little more. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-oxford-dictionarys-2016-word-of-the-year-matters

FOMO- The fear Of Mission Out- A lovely festive article on the contemporary issue of FOMO Why Christmas Is the Antidote to FOMO

Here is an excellent article drawing out a great doctrine of truth that we are reminded of at Christmas- as The Word became flesh and dwelt among us! http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/jesus-is-fully-human?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dg-articles    

Written by Assistant Pastor Jon Herring, Kennet Valley Free Church So last night about 20 or so of us went out carol singing around the Fords Farm estate. Several people came to their doors to listen and offer money for our collection, many took photos and videos of us (looks like KVFC are definitely going viral this Christmas!), and lots of people…

http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-if-i-don-t-want-to-pray

“Read the Bible even when it feels like eating cardboard. And pray even when it feels like talking to a wall.” http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-loneliness-of-suffering

I so often forget to pray before I read the bible either out of laziness or business but it is essential to speak to Him as I come to listen to Him. It is a 2 way conversation! Here are some useful prayers to use as you come to read his word. 22 Prayers for Your Bible Reading

As Christians we are called to deny ourself and take up our cross, what do we make of this in a culture that tells us to love ourselves?! Dying to Self in the Age of Self-love