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This article looks at the way in which Christian principles
we seek to pass on to our children are in danger of being
undermined by advertisers. Further Details

Unwanted thoughts, of whatever kind, are a perennial problem. This article consider how we can approach the difficult task of getting rid of them. Further Details

This is not concerned with doctrinal arguments but rather looks at the crucial role of faith in bringing God alive and the important role of an experiential knowledge of God Further Details

Looks at various ways of praying in the Spirit, both collectively and personally. Also considers what we pray about and how to pray. Further Details

Looks at the meaning of this phrase, considers how we can say “filled with the Spirit” and whether we can subsequently “leak”. Further Details

Considers some crucial aspects of living our lives as Jesus would live them, and not as the world would have us live them, and allowing the Spirit to guide us in this, albeit starting with relatively small things. Further Details

The first of a two-part article, this considers how Peter’s faith began gradually to be built up, how his humility developed and how, as in his case, strong points can often be our weak ones. Further Details

This concluding part shows how Peter had to come to an understanding of commitment, how he had to learn to discipline his tongue and become one of the pure in heart. Further Details

It too frequently happens that people are not healed when we pray with them. This article examines some of the possible cause and how they can be eliminated. Further Details

Christians and capitalists are defined and the discussion then examines the implications of what can be seen as two sets of frequently opposing principles and the implications for those who seek to follow the teachings of Jesus and how they live. Further Details

There are many approaches to prayer, but this article considers one of the most powerful and important: meditation on the Bible. It considers the sources of benefits, how these come about and the essential approach to Scriptural meditation. Further Details

This article considers the current arguments that we are living in the "End Times" and that the Second Coming is imminent. Further Details

This follows the principle that the Holy Spirit should be our Pray-er, considers some the priorities we need to establish and some of the problems we may encounter. Further Details

The song Frank Sinatra made famous has become so popular that one frequently hears it played at funerals. This article consider the implications of the song for Christians. Further Details

So much is written about prayer that it can become a seemingly complex subject. This article seeks to get through to its essential simplicity and argues that prayer is simply speaking to God and that that is no different to talking to any friend. Further Details

The following considers some of the important features attching to the (claimed) appearances of Mary, the mother of Jesus, every day since the late 1970’s. Some of the points arise from an article by the pastor Francis Frangipane. Further Details

This considers some of the important factors which can actually prevent healing from taking place when we pray with others. This article tries to go beyond what one will find in most books about healing. Further Details

Considers some of the fundamental reasons for the pre-eminence of Christianity, including some of the crucial grants which God has made to his people. Further Details

Mainly for new Christians and so tries to explain some of the basics in trying to live a life which essentially seeks to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Further Details

Considers the essentiality of emotions, how some may dominate us and what the real functions of emotions are. Further Details

If it is, is it a one-off thing? If not, what else is essential to faith? And what are its principles? Further Details

The first of a two-part article on biblical self study, concentrating here mainly on the literary tools which are available for, ad which aid, self study. Further Details

This develops use of the literary tools discussed in Part I and suggests various approaches in using them to study the Bible. All the tools from Part I are discussed Further Details

The relationship of spiritual growth to prayer for healing is quite complex and this article attempts to consider aspects which apply both to the person doing the praying and to the one prayed for. Further Details

This takes Paul's claim that the existence of God is evident from his Creation, considers whether there are exceptions to this and the need for personal revelation. Further Details

The importance of a conviction about God’s will for us and following that through in our lives, from his general will to his specific will. Further Details

Considers a great heritage in meditation, its importance for us and how we can avail ourselves of its considerable benefits. Further Details

Defines discipleship, lists several principles and then considers what it means for Christian and whether being member of a church is the same as being a disciple? Further Details

Iris considers here what it really means to heal the land, starting from the Old Testament, but looking for the present day implications. Further Details

Our society is dominated by materialism and this article considers some of the ways that others might seek to influence us in ways which are contrary to our Christian beliefs and practices. Further Details

Witness by A K Whitehead Further Details

This looks at how can we make a change come about to avoid living in the
past but recognising that living in the present needs to be made more effective since it is too fleeting to produce change itself? Further Details

Scripture does tell us that we can grow to be like God, so this article considers some of the implications of this as an objective, suggest how to grasp the concept and to live it out. Further Details

The essential differences between love and emotion and the danger of allowing the latter to dictate to the former Further Details

The knowledge God desires us to have is rarely discussed. This article examines two broad areas of such knowledge and looks at some of the implications, including faith and knowing the mind of God. Further Details

An examination of current claims made by various people that we are living at the end of the end times. Is this so? Further Details

Does it help simply to think about (consider) any undesirable thoughts we might have? If not, what is the answer to overcoming them? Further Details

Some people have “tight” tongues, others “loose” tongues. Both are uncontrolled and in these cases Christians need to give attention to the underlying reasons. Further Details

The gospels stress living lives led by the Spirit, but in many cases we make all the major decisions, personally and corporately. Is it possible for this principle to seep through into out entire lives? Or is the stressing our lives a consequence of not being led by the Spirit? Further Details