This week at Monday Mad Skills we put out the Top 10 Christian Books you should consider reading… here they are (without the funny/cool/interesting dialogue between Richard and I).

10. John Chapman, Know and Tell the Gospel

9. James W. Sire, The Universe Next door

8. Bruce Milne, Know the Truth

7. Don Carson, A Call to Spiritual Reformation

6. Phillip Jensen & Tony Payne, Guidance and the Voice of God

5.  J.I. Packer, Evangelism & Sovereignty of God

4. Graeme Goldsworthy, According to Plan

3. John Stott, The Cross of Christ

2. J.I Paker, Knowing God

1. Don Carson et al., New Bible Commentary & I.H. Marshal et al., New Bible Dictionary

I can’t say whether the links will provide you with the best price, but I noticed that the New Bible Dictionary and Commentary are on sale right now! Apart from that, please try and buy Australian books direct from the publisher (e.g. www.matthiasmedia.com.au)

It’s not hard to see from the Bible that Christians should care for the needy. Jesus healed the sick, preached the good news to the poor, and told us how we treat ‘the least of these’ is equivalent to how we regard Jesus. If we’re called to be like Jesus, then we should be acting in love to those in need in our community.

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Unichurch Ministry Expo

Sunday May 23

Starting after the service

But what is ministry?

Ministry is serving one another, following the pattern and command of Jesus. Jesus came “not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). After showing his disciples the full extent of his love (John 13:1) by washing their feet, he asked them “Do you understand what I have done for you?… If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you” (John 13:12-15).

This loving service can be expressed in many different ways according to the gifts and opportunities God has given us (see Romans 12:3-13, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Galatians 6:9-10). Teaching, encouraging, administration, contributing to others needs, showing hospitality, speaking the truth in love… all of these things should be done, and should be done in love! (1 Corinthians 13)

The Unichurch Ministry Expo will give you an opportunity to find out how you could serve God through serving others. See you there!

How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Whoever wrote Psalm 119 knew how to fall grow in love for God. Two repeated truths are:

God’s word, laws, precepts, decrees or commands are wonderful
²⁴ Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.
¹¹¹ Your statutes are the joy of my heart.
¹²⁹ Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
¹⁶⁷ I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.

God alone can teach us to love Him
¹⁸ Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
²⁷ Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.
³³ Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.
³⁵ Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
¹³³ Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me

It’s worth taking the time to read the whole Psalm and look at all the reasons the writer loves God. Then make it your prayer and your song.

photo credit: ( Torsten )

Hey Unichurchers,

Check this out…

YouTube page:  100m relay world record

Passing the Baton is a training course to get you started reading the Bible with another person. If you’ve ever benefited form 1 to 1 Bible reading, why not get trained to start meeting with someone else? Passing the Baton is good for first-timers and a great refresher for old-timers. I hope to see you there!

Here’s the skinny

Sunday 11th and 18th April

1-3pm

17 Turana Parade North Lambton

Register with Josh: 0431747370

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