A great message and challenging listen.
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A great message and challenging listen.
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A good news story developing in West Belfast… belfastmedia.com/weekly-presb...
“Tonight, at the foot of the cradle of Christ, like at the foot of the cross of Christ, there are no big people, no powerful people, no proud people. Tonight we are all children who struggle to the manger with nothing.”
Christmas Eve Message:
Some thoughts about light in the darkness… open.substack.com/pub/rickhill...
Annual reminder that Christmas carols are actually the best worship songs. Also time to get out my soapbox to beg worship leaders not to overthink things. Just play the classics. We are ready for them!
Year by year, I am regularly reminded of how the first Christmas unfolded in the most unorthodox and unexpected of ways. The paradox of Christmas is unpacked here..
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Christmas and the Beauty of the Downward Trajectory
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I’ve stepped into the Substack world.
Anyone else there? Follow recommendations welcome.
First post here…
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You will struggle to find a better goal than Micky van de Ven’s against Copenhagen this evening.
Winning the ball back on the edge of his own box, he dribbled the length of pitch before firing home.
Remembering the heart of worship…
An encouragement for emerging leaders…
The four stages of discipleship (inspired by writings of Dan Spader)
A new report from the Evangelical Alliance highlights the top 5 ways people are finding faith:
1️⃣ An experience of God
2️⃣ Reading the Bible
3️⃣ Attending a Christian course
4️⃣ Conversations with a friend
5️⃣ Answered prayer
I have deeply valued the insights & opportunities provided by the Lausanne Movement, with their missional focus & global insights. I was invited recently to contribute to their podcast & share this conversation about spiritual formation and mission here in Ireland. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...
I am sorry to read of this. Just wrong.
Social media can be an excellent tool for churches in evangelism (promotion & proclamation) and even formation (re-telling & resourcing). However, it is a terrible tool for church comparison and we need to guard our hearts in this.
Pleasure. Having authored a book a few years ago, I have appreciation for anyone seeking to highlight Christian books.
4 key aspects for churches in development mode. Part of foundational thinking & work we are doing with small churches across the island in the coming weeks.
Been reflecting on this myself recently.
“The kingdom of God is God’s people in God’s place living under God’s rule and reign.” Vaughan Roberts
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.” Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)
A morning spent enjoying a tour of the Royal Chapels with some military chaplains. Something different but very impressive!
“Ireland, the land of welcomes.”
By Colin Holmes of ECM
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"The churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers." (Acts 16:5)
What a great prayer for your church: deeper faith and wider witness. Growth that is both spiritual and numerical; for stronger faith and larger impact.
