The Question “Is this the end of the Church?” I heard a church pastor ask earlier this week. Of course it’s not! Jesus will build His Church and the gates of Sheol will fail to prevail (Matthew 16:18) and the Church will be presented in perfect, wrinkle-less splendour to Jesus at the end of theContinue reading “Is This the End of the Church?”
Category Archives: Church
Mum & Dad’s Landmark Lockdown Testimony
Happy Christmas Eve, everyone! We thought you’d like to listen to the recent testimony of our parents, Ant & Pam Franks, who have walked with the Lord faithfully for more than 50 years. Lockdown has been a golden opportunity for us all to reassess what we are committed to, how we understand “church” and whetherContinue reading “Mum & Dad’s Landmark Lockdown Testimony”
2020: The Year Churches Closed
2020 has been radical. He has spoken. Few have seemed to listen. He is speaking on. Here’s a wee trailer: Here’s the full-length vlog:
As High As
So good to be next to you, Mairi. (I couldn’t have hoped for someone more beautiful, tender-hearted & gracious). I’m eternally grateful that you’re next to me. Hold me close. I love you. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as theContinue reading “As High As”
Why Should We Take Jesus Seriously?
Hello everyone! This is a special episode of the Into the Pray podcast specifically with our neighbours in mind! Thank you for making the effort to come through to listen to this episode and we hope that we’ve managed to strike the right balance in both how and what we discuss. Thanks also to Gareth Hides for joining NickContinue reading “Why Should We Take Jesus Seriously?”
When We Talked to Ann Widdecombe
This week’s episode of the Into the Pray podcast features British Politician and TV celebrity, Ann Widdecombe (MEP). Ann has featured in British politics for decades and will be known to many for her appearance on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. More info on Ann here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Widdecombe Podcast in full, and other content, here: AsContinue reading “When We Talked to Ann Widdecombe”
City of Temples
Are you looking for some meaty, fatty Bible studies that you can chew on for weeks? Our study through the book of 1 Corinthians – City of Temples – might be just what you’re looking for. Episode 9 has just gone live today and it’s not too late to catch up; the series will finishContinue reading “City of Temples”
The Sacrilege of (Closed) English Churches Calling for Judicial Review
Were the entire world to disagree with me, I would still have no choice but to be faithful to the conviction of my heart before the God of heaven and Earth Who, “Keeps close watch over the whole world, to give strength to those whose hearts are loyal to Him“: It is sacrilege for any churchContinue reading “The Sacrilege of (Closed) English Churches Calling for Judicial Review”
Where is the Kingdom?
A couple of weeks ago, Mairi and I travelled down to meet with a solid church in England to speak at their young people’s conference. The night before I spoke, due to a very noisy hotel, I had virtually no sleep so please excuse the incomplete session in 2 Chronicles 15 that didn’t quite happenContinue reading “Where is the Kingdom?”
A Statement Concerning Frontier Alliance International (FAI)
Serious allegations against Frontier Alliance International (FAI), a prominent ministry globally lauded and supported, have surfaced. The contentious issues stem from unpublicized internal transgressions in the organization, which prompted a determined, prayerful investigation by three individuals deeply engaged with FAI. Although determined efforts to address this have been principally dismissed by FAI, these actions highlight an urgent concern for the unaware supporters and potential ramifications to the wider Body of Christ.
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