Archive for October, 2010

the Hound of HeavenAnnouncing a brand new free eBook ready for you to download. It’s just 8 pages long, containing the full text of one of the most famous poems in Christendom: “The Hound of Heaven” by Francis Thompson. A powerful description of the pursuit of a human soul by God.

I’ve also included a short biographical sketch of Thompson.  I encourage you to download and read it (CLICK HERE).  It will continue to be made available on our DOWNLOAD PAGE.

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Mission’s Flame by Matt Redman [Video]

Great song by Matt Redman, putting the emphasis in Missions right where it belongs … for the praise and glory of God. That’s the theme of our brand new Study Hall series this Wednesday night: “Let the Nations Be Glad”If you live in the Greater Danbury area, join us Wednesday at 7pm.

Click “More” below for the lyrics to Matt’s song …

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New Study Hall Series – “Let The Nations Be Glad”

Let The Nations Be Glad

Commencing next Wednesday evening, October 27th – 7.00pm.

A brand new 6-part series for our midweek Study Hall, to coincide with our November Missions Emphasis Month …

Let The Nations Be Glad!

Based on the book, and featuring video teaching clips, by John Piper.

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A Christian Guide to Election Day

Election 2010Election Day is fast approaching. As a committed Christian, what preparation s are you making?

Romans 13 is the classic passage in all the Bible about how we are to relate to our local, state and federal government …

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A Wonka Lesson For Next Time You’re Tempted to Envy an Unbeliever

The Wonkavator“Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day; For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will not be cut off.” (Proverbs 23:17-18)

Being a true disciple of Jesus Christ will unavoidably involve sacrifice. Sometimes lucrative opportunities will have to be turned away from because the Lord has a different plan for us. Sometimes we won’t even be extended an opportunity because the world hates our Lord.

In any case, our focus is not meant to be on fleeting material wealth. Jesus said,”Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33)

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Help Our School with GoodSearch

GoodSearch and GoodShopThis post is going to be a shameless plug, but it’s for a great cause.

Christian Life Academy is a ministry of our church which has been providing quality Christian Education and discipleship to children from Preschool through Grade 8 for over 26 years.  It has been a blessing to hundreds of children and their families.

YOU can help us in this important work very easily. Just start using Yahoo! powered GoodSearch.com as your search engine and they’ll donate about a penny to CLA every time you do a search!

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R.M. McCheyneEach Sunday we post a short classic piece from someone signally used by God down through the history of the church. Our focus today is on Robert Murray McCheyne (1813-1843).

The Improvement of Affliction

by Robert Murray McCheyne

“Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have born chastisement. I will not offend any more: that which I see not, teach thou me; if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.”  Job 34:31-32

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Why Million Dollar Bill Gospel Tracts Are Our Favorites! [Video]

Million dollar bill tracts are our absolute favorites for general use because they’re just so easy to give away.  In fact, they almost give themselves away.  It’s not uncommon for people to chase you asking for more for their friends.

In this video, my daughter Bethwyn demonstrates just how easy it is.

31 Day Challenge Tracting Tips Video #1

Ewan and I had some fun together yesterday for Day 1 of our S.O.S. 31 Day Challenge. Watch the video for how to keep your car Challenge-ready AND tract placing idea #1.

The S.O.S. 31 Day Challenge Has Launched!

Yes, the day has arrived; it’s October 1st.  Over 180 people have made the commitment that every day this month we will share the gospel – either personally or by giving / planting a gospel tract – with at least one person.  As we all keep that commitment, a minimum of 5580 people will receive a gospel presentation – perhaps many more than that.

It’s not too late to take up the challenge with us.  CLICK HERE for full details.

I encourage you to do 2 things …

1. Pray for your own efforts, and for everyone else who is participating.

2. Share with us your testimonies, stories and ideas.  Either leave a comment right here on this post, or leave a wall message on our Facebook Event Page.

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