Category Archives: Jesus

9/11 The Flag V The Cross

Posted on 11 September 2011 by Islwyn

“It was shattering to admit that we had lost the theological means to distinguish between the United States and the kingdom of God. The criminals who perpetrated 9/11 and the flag-waving boosters of our almost exclusively martial response were of … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Was Amazed!

Posted on 15 July 2011 by Islwyn

Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10 tells us Jesus was amazed by someone who was not a child of Israel. Matthew 8:10  says that Jesus was amazed! It had to do with a centurion. He would have been a life-soldier in the Roman army. … Continue reading →

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A Christian Revival In India

Posted on 9 July 2011 by Islwyn

“India’s church has grown and is getting larger. It now comprises over 70 million members, according to Operation World. That makes it the eighth largest Christian population in the world, just behind the Philippines and Nigeria, bigger than Germany and … Continue reading →

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‘The Importance Of The Cross’ by Phillip Yancey

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Islwyn

What is the importance of The Cross to the Christian faith? Phillip Yancey shares his thoughts.

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‘The Reason Why’ by Mark Mittelberg

Posted on 5 April 2011 by Islwyn

‘The Reason Why‘ strikes a cord with a previous post. The Publisher’s Description: “Everyone wants to believe in something beyond or someone bigger than themselves, but nobody wants to be duped. In order to provide answers to people who are seeking … Continue reading →

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Shelly’s Dirge or Pippa’s Song?

Posted on 30 March 2011 by Islwyn

We pick up the story in Luke 24:18-24. The two sad-faced friends were walking away from Jerusalem, commiserating with each other in their grief. On the way a stranger joined them. His identity remained anonymous. His inquiries suggested that He … Continue reading →

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‘The Mind Of Christ’ by Ben Witherington

Posted on 29 March 2011 by Islwyn

Jesus once asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” (Matthew 16:13-16). We still struggle with that question today with all its implications. For his disciples he was “the Christ the Son of the living God.” … Continue reading →

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The Fukushima Fifty & The Cross Of Christ

Posted on 23 March 2011 by Islwyn

Did you read about the bravery and courageof “The Fukushima Fifty” following the devastating tsunami that hit Japan on the 10th March? Although they were given the name ‘The Fukushima Fifty’ there is said to have been between 100-200 engineers working around … Continue reading →

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