Thanks for the Hurting – Part 1
I like the story of David, aged two. David had a significant health struggle. He had leukaemia. So his mother Deborah had to take her boy to see Dr John Truman at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Dr Truman specialises in treating children with cancer and other blood diseases. He had a …
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Adversity
The board game Monopoly is a famous game played by millions of people. Do you know the one I mean? With new forms of entertainment today, Monopoly has probably lost some of its attraction. But did you know how it was invented? Charles Darrow and his wife had to overcome tremendous adversity to …
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Enjoying Inner Peace
How do you find inner peace? One man said, “My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today, I have finished two bags of chips and a chocolate cake. I feel better already.” You know, one of our problems—one of the reasons peace can be so …
Read MoreWhy Worry? – Part 2
The funny thing about worry is that it can give you an ulcer or a stroke or a migraine headache or a heart attack. But the one thing worry can’t give you is a longer life. Read Why Worry? – Part 1 A man can worry himself to death, but he can’t worry himself into a longer life. Only God …
Read MoreMy Christian Marriage is More Important Than My Same Sex Attraction
Listen: Colin, in conversation with Stephen O’Doherty Colin has same sex attraction. He describes it as something he has, rather than who he is. It doesn’t define him. As a Christian his identity is in Christ and his desire is to be a faithful, loving husband and father. It’s a story not …
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Global Birthrate Differences Make Islam the Fastest Growing Religion
Listen: Dr Conrad Hackett of the Pew Research Centre in conversation with Stephen O’Doherty Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion and by 2050 the number of Muslims in the world will be close to the number of Christians. That’s the finding of an authoritative study by the Pew …
Read MoreWhy Worry? – Part 1
A 95-year-old woman at the nursing home received a visit from one of her fellow church members. “How are you feeling?” the visitor asked. “Oh,” said the lady, “I’m just worried sick!” “What are you worried about, dear?” her friend asked. “You look rather well and healthy today. Are they taking good …
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More Boxes and Stuff – Part 2
Jesus says in Luke 12:22-24 (The Message): “Don’t fuss about what’s on the table at mealtimes or if the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your inner life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang on your body. Look …
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