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Peace – Not it’s not all right, but it will be.

The first coming of Jesus was a surprise. He arrived in obscurity, lived at the fringes and few recognised him. The Jewish people had been long awaiting a messiah. The season of Advent looks backward to Jesus’s life, and forwards to Jesus’s open arrival in the future. Advent involves waiting and looking forward. This year, amongst the many Christmas focused events’ we’re going to look forward to peace, hope, joy and love.Have a look at the Bible project’s video on peace: Peace reminds us that what the followers of Jesus look forward to is not simply the absence of conflict, but a place of rightness and wholeness. There is a “setting right” that we’re called to look forward to and…

Why are previously unchurched people becoming Christians today?

Lynne Taylor has posted a brief summary of her research project. Worth a read. Why are previously unchurched people becoming Christians today?

Biblical Theology: A taster

A DVD series with Dr Rod Thompson. Contains twelve 20 minute presentations exploring the unity and diversity of the Scriptures. Laidlaw College. Walking the Emmaus Road, Noah lies drunk in his tent, Abram and Sarai: blessings to the world, Israel at Sinai. Ehud and Eglon, Elisha and the bears, Psalms – five books in one, resurrection. The journey to Jerusalem, Paul and empire visions, the enemies of Christians, David and Mephibosheth 4 DVDs

Nooma

Nooma: Lump By Rob Bell. We can get anything we want, from anywhere in the world, whenever we want it. That’s how it is and that’s how we want it to be. DVD and question booklet

Jesus the Game Changer

How the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters. In this series, host Karl Faase travels to the UK, USA, Singapore, India and Australia interviewing authors, academics and modern-day game changers about how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters. 2 DVDs

Beginning in Christ Together

Take the next step in living a life of purpose and community. This DVD series helps use discussions to take your small group to the next level of intimacy and growth. Leader Lifters – Pre-session leaders training Creative Elements – Personal stories,interviews and music videos related to the weekly topic Dynamic Teaching – Featuring well known teachers Worship Music – Maranatha songs, together with lyrics and uplifting video images

True Beauty

A DVD with three sessions. By Lisa Chan. “Deny yourself”. Take up your cross. Lose your life. “Be still”. Be still and know that I am God. “Not of this world”. During our time here on earth, we collect a lot of baggage. Sometimes the journey feels tiring, disappointing, difficult. I want to set the baggage down. Scrub off the layers of grit and grime. Run to a place of comfort. Be safe in the arms of my Creator.