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Archive: October 2007

My wife is too tired for sexDear Maggie

Issue published October 2007 Author Margaret Ellis

Did I hear right?Editorial

Issue published October 2007 Author John Buckeridge

John Buckeridge wonders if he heard God’s prompting.

Four steps to hearing GodFeature

Issue published October 2007 Author Roger Harper

Many people would love God to speak directly to them, but end up frustrated and disappointed when He seems to be silent. In the second of a two-part series on prophecy, Roger Harper evaluates the teaching of Mark Virkler, who highlights four keys to hearing God’s voice.

Harry's last hurrahFeature

Issue published October 2007 Author Mark Greene

Mark Greene is impressed by J.K. Rowling’s tale of love and sacrifice.

It's all academicFeature

Issue published October 2007 Author Emma John

Are church schools great examples of social action, or a sinister way of indoctrinating children? In the second of a two-part series, Emma John visits some of the Christian academies which have hit the headlines and asks, do they pass or fail the education test?

Gracism: the art of inclusionReview

Issue published October 2007 Author David A Anderson

The title of this book is better than the content. What’s the opposite of racism?

How can I hear God?Review

Issue published October 2007 Author Gillian Peall

If God is always speaking to us, why do so few of us feel confident about hearing Him?

John Newton: from disgrace to amazing graceReview

Issue published October 2007 Author Jonathan Aitken

This is an ‘amazing’ book which tells the story of an ‘amazing’ Christian life: that of John Newton.

Leading out of who you areReview

Issue published October 2007 Author Simon Walker

This book challenges both secular and Christian thinking about leadership.

The Art of standing stillReview

Issue published October 2007 Author Penny Culliford

This is a tale of small village relationships, focusing on the lives of local journalist Jemma, vicar Ruth and their involvement in the re-enactment of some ancient mystery plays.

The Big QuestionsReview

Issue published October 2007 Author Jonathan Hill

To debate or not to debate. Isn’t that the question for Christians when challenged to face up to life’s big questions?

CitiesReview

Issue published October 2007 Artist Anberlin

The Seattle-based Tooth & Nail record company specialises in championing spiky, hard-rocking, American gothic-style indie bands that are emotionally aware and who also happen to be Christians.

Five score and seven years agoReview

Issue published October 2007 Artist Relient K

Relient K makes great radio-friendly powerpop songs with catchy guitar riffs and thought-provoking lyrics by multi-talented lead singer/songwriter Matthew Thiessen.

Saviour King - live 2007Review

Issue published October 2007 Artist Hillsong

This is a most appealing offering, Hillsong’s best to date. Now fully matured as performers and songwriters, the Hillsong teamsters are quality Gospel artists...

TheologyReview

Issue published October 2007 Artist Sinead O'Connor

Sinead O’Connor was never a singer to just court controversy; she married it, had its children and then ran off with its best friend.

The day I found a new dreamThe Day I

Issue published October 2007 Author Rose Gamble

Former foster parents John and Becky Wright tell Rose Gamble how they swapped retirement on the French canals to care for children in Zambia.