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The Next Generation

The Next Generation

For young Christians growing up, it is undoubted that challenges of secularism abound..

  • What is the Lord’s – a just weight and balance

    There have been numerous legal proceedings associated with alleged physical abuse, substance abuse and illegal betting linked to the sporting field, all presumably when rules of a particular sport have been breached in some way.

  • Contentment with Singleness

    What does it mean to be single as a relationship status?

  • Those with other agendas

    There are parallels between parents barracking for their kids from the sidelines, and parishioners who have all the 'answers' (solutions) but are unwilling to take responsibility of putting them into practise.

  • Ministries of the layperson

    You don’t need to be a pastor or a missionary to be involved in some sort of ministry. In fact, God has given all of us certain types of ministry and calling that we cannot escape from: calling at home, vocation and the local church.

  • Frustrations of a disability service user

    Being a service user can be frustrating.

  • Do you do God?

    Sometimes I feel like I'm that first cover on a bed underneath all the heavy winter layers of duvet.

  • Even if we don’t see it, God’s working

    It is easy to get discouraged when reading about the persecution of Christians around the world. Sometimes all we seem to be doing is praying: asking God to intervene in nations, to change minds of leaders, to save and protect His people, to overcome the forces of evil in the world.

  • Three verses that get me through life

    Humans often need reminding of God’s truth and the promises contained in His Word.

  • Finding peace in my garden

    During this time of fear and uncertainty it is important to find something to do that brings you joy. For some it might be baking, some it might be a creative outlet. For some it might just be time with their family (while still following the recommended “social distancing” of course).

  • It is all of God

    Theologian John Piper in a teaching video "Has God predetermined every detail in the universe, including sin?" focussed on the Cross of Christ. In a number of other interviews on this general theme, John Piper quotes  - 

  • Comparison trap

    Coaches are now being told that they should praise players who have good technique instead of pointing out poor technique in others.