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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?
What is worship?
What is worship? We hear this word a lot in our churches . . . But can we actually define it? This short booklet will help you think about worship not just as a time of praising and singing with other Christians, but also as a daily lifestyle and attitude to be lived out hour by hour!
What is the role of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is often the subject of much debate and confusion in the church. Yet the Bible is clear both about who the Holy Spirit is and what He does in our lives. Discover the true nature, purpose and role of the promised “Helper”.
What is the reality of Christmas?
It can be easy to view the Christmas story as simply an evangelistic opportunity; yet there is a depth to this story that can still powerfully challenge those of us within the church as well. What is the reality of Christmas? will plunge you into the real world of Christ’s birth to take a fresh look at some of the forgotten…
What happened to the soldiers who killed Jesus?
The Centurion who witnessed Christ’s death exclaimed: “Truly this Man was the Son of God!” What led him to such a bold statement in the face of the authorities who ordered the execution? What was it about Jesus arrest, trial and execution that could so transform the perspective of a seasoned executioner?
What are you worried about?
Be encouraged that worry needn’t drive us away from God in despair, but drive us to Him in hope! We do not have to wrestle with our fears or confront our nightmares alone. This short study will help you to turn your worry into prayer and even praise.
What am I hoping for?
The Bible says the answer to the uncertainty of life is hope. This isn’t flimsy ‘wishful’ thinking. The hope the Bible tells us to have is one of confident expectation. Find out just what this hope is and why it makes a difference to absolutely everything!
Welcoming the stranger
Welcoming the stranger looks at how God treats strangers and outsiders, how Christians are also ‘foreigners’ in this world and how we should practically respond to and love the strangers we meet. This challenging booklet will help you think through what it means to welcome ‘strangers’ in your church and community with biblical hospitality.
Just once more—and then I’ll quit . . .
This short study examines God’s Word to see what causes addictions, what’s needed to break free and what hope there is for those who feel trapped.
Is it ever OK to not be OK?
All of us have weaknesses and issues. Whether we choose to admit this is another matter. Is it ever OK to not be OK? is a reminder that God uses our weaknesses as opportunities to show His power, strength, love and care.
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?
