Do not despise the day of small beginnings – Zechariah 4:10 Don’t aim to be the biggest aim to go the longest Don’t strive for fame rather keep bringing your best Give your all to […]
Category: culture
CS LEWIS thoughts on Living in a time of Threat
As a Christian apologist, Lewis often spoke and wrote about cultural concerns and how those intersect with Christianity. His famous work Mere Christianity was adapted from talks he gave on the radio. So it is not surprising […]
Views on America.
I don’t agree with everything David Brooks writes but this was a fascinating piece on the current state of America.
COVID 19 Helpful Links
Below is the guidance on specific issues which may be of use. Self-isolating if you think you or a member of your household might have coronavirus[…]
I’m Also On Patreon
For a while now I’ve been posting content specfically designed at helping leaders over at my Patreon site. Patreon.com/paulbenger I really enjoy the interaction on this site and the ability to connect in a more […]
4 Ways Not To Be Stupid Altogether And Therefore Live A Life Of Meaning
Hands up if you’ve ever been stupid. Yes, we all have. We’ve all done stupid things that had an impact on our own lives, embarrassed us but also that had a negative impact on others. […]
The Image Of God
At the start of the story is the tantalising phrase in Genesis 1, “God created man in his own image: In the image of God he created him.” Of course, it does not occur in […]
The Paradox of Flourishing
Here at Christian Life Church (soon to be IKON CHURCH) our Vision Statement is simple. HUMAN FLOURISHING: people doing well in every area of life. We believe that if we are successful in our work […]
Fasting is Becoming Big Business
BY DANA G. SMITH 15.03.17 A friend of mine recently tried the 5:2 Diet—in which you consume 500 calories two days per week but eat normally the other five days. “It sucked,” she says. “I […]
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “DO NOT JUDGE?”
Nine out of Ten 20 somethings say that Christians are Judgemental What did Jesus mean when he said, “Judge not, and you will not be judged.” It’s one of the most commonly quoted verses from […]
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