Yesterday, I was told “A Bible that is falling apart probably belongs to someone who isn’t”. It’s a quote from Christian Johnson. Yikes! It’s clever, it’s funny, and it holds some truth.… Read post ›
Posted on 2 May, 2016 by David Stanfield
Do not give those who oppose you and your message… Read post ›
Posted on 25 April, 2016 by David Stanfield
David Orton, in his book The New Reformation - It’s Spirit and Structure, expresses a powerful view about why you are personally important in the reformation we are now living in. As you join the thousands and thousands of people across the globe allowing God to reform your heart - you will be part of … Read post ›
Posted on 18 April, 2016 by David Stanfield
It is precisely ignoring and overcoming the discomfort produced in our soul through choosing not to organise, contain or instruct the Spirit of God that is a key to… Read post ›
Posted on 11 April, 2016 by David Stanfield
What to do when your mind, will, emotions and body get in the way. I am currently working on a book about clearly hearing the voice of God and confidently KNOWING God is speaking to you. However, I have recently realised that our person parts - our body, mind, will and emotions have… Read post ›
Posted on 4 April, 2016 by David Stanfield
I don’t normally quote the views of a self-confessed atheist and same-sex marriage supporters; however, I think you will be encouraged by what I have to share. We need to keep standing for what we believe in and not be silenced by fear or mediocrity. The Reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546)… encouraged believers to speak up in the face of opposition… Read post ›
Posted on 28 March, 2016 by David Stanfield
It is wonderful to see such a moment of courage. The choice to admit to error and turn and walk a different way - not just to confess but also repent.
However, what I find horrifyingly interesting is that a (now 16 million-strong) sub-set of the Body of Christ in a huge geographic region had it completely wrong - for decades and decades! Yet the exegesis of the scriptures by… Read post ›
Posted on 21 March, 2016 by David Stanfield
If I was to tell you that this picture presents two very different views of Christianity, what would you say? Read post ›
Posted on 14 March, 2016 by David Stanfield
I love this bit of writing. I love the centrality and timelessness of its message. What makes me smile most is that it is written for the modern person… in 1696!
Everything is for God, and for His purpose. Of course He wants you to be happy, but that is not His highest aim… Read post ›
Posted on 7 March, 2016 by David Stanfield
It occurred to me this morning that we live in a world surrounded by people in desperate need for Jesus, desperately in need of a future and a destiny with Him at the center… but we are so busy doing stuff that we no longer see their need. It’s like we are paramedics - fully trained, with all the medication and equipment we need to save their lives, to change their… Read post ›
Posted on 29 February, 2016 by David Stanfield
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