Month: July 2017

When Gender becomes “a thing”

“Ha, ‘That’s not the gender I associate with’. Can you believe that’s even a thing these days? The world has gotten so ridiculous.” A friend and I were discussing how you can’t be too quick to assume one’s gender these days.

Is death the end?

The moment Jesus walked out of His grave, everything changed. But what difference does His resurrection make to us today? Discover the certainty we can have of our own future resurrection and of the life that waits for us beyond death’s door!

I’m a new Christian: Why is it so hard?

If God’s plan for us is to know Him, then why isn’t it the easiest life imaginable? To answer these questions, we need to know a little bit about what the Bible says about us, about our life in this world and about the new enemies we have gained since giving our lives to Christ.

How do you read the Bible?

Reading the Bible is not necessarily as easy as it sounds. Strange and unusual stories, situations and circumstances fill its pages. So how do we read this text and, even more importantly, actually apply its teaching to our lives today?

How can I get through my grief?

Grieving after loss is a very personal thing. And there’s no single right way to grieve. This short introduction to the subject will help you understand a bit more about how grief works and will help you think about how you can cope with loss, whilst relying on God’s love and care.

How can I deal with my anger?

Sometimes anger is explosive and aggressive; sometimes it makes us shut down in silence. No matter how we experience it, we all get angry. But how can we know when anger is right or wrong? And what does the Bible actually say about anger and how we should handle it?

Did Jesus really rise from the dead?

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? For most of us in the church, the answer to this question is easy: yes He did. But does the resurrection stand up to serious investigation? Read through the evidence and grow in your own confidence of Jesus’ victory over death!

Can we really trust the Bible?

In our modern world, many are convinced that the Bible is nothing more than a silly old book. It’s just a mixture of myths, fairy-tales and children’s stories, all rewritten over time. What possible evidence is there to support the Bible as an accurate, trustworthy book?

Can I be forgiven?

Whether in big things or little things, if we’re honest, we’ve all messed up. Yet the Bible tells us that everyone who genuinely says sorry to God, and turns back to Him in obedience, will find true forgiveness. Discover what it means to be forgiven by God and what it looks like to live a forgiven life!

Why is the Trinity important?

Trying to understand the Trinity is so confusing, we have to wonder if it is really worth it. This straight-forward study will help you think about the real difference the Trinity makes to your daily relationship with God.

Why is it so hard to tell others about Jesus?

Why do we find it difficult to break the silence about the best news and most important Person the world has ever known? This study gives very practical and insightful teaching to help you actively invite others to see God at work in your life.

Why doesn't God answer me?

If you’ve ever asked God for anything and not had a response, you may well think that God doesn’t care that much about you. It might surprise you that there are people in the Bible, such as a man called Asaph, who also wrestled with this same issue. By studying Psalm 77, one of Asaph’s heartfelt prayers, you’ll discover the…

Who or what is the church?

According to the apostle Paul, the church displays the “manifold wisdom of God”. How can that be right? Churches are full of imperfect, hurting people! Discover what God’s Word says the church actually is and what it’s here to do!

Who is Jesus?

The belief that Jesus Christ is God is at the very heart of Christianity. But this claim sounds ridiculous to many. So, aside from the things we think we know, and the things we’ve been told by our friends or parents, who is the real Jesus?