Month April 2012

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Book Review:

Fools Rush In Where Monkeys Fear to Tread, Carl Trueman (P&R, 2012) What a great title for a book! In the Forward, “Rev. Rodney Trotter” addresses the difficulty in marketing a book filled with various, unrelated essays. But this is…

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Forsaken by God

My God, My God why have you forsaken me – Matthew 27:46Jesus was forsaken of God in all things. There is not one token of God’s dealings left for Him. There is not one beam of sunlight permitted to shine…

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Forsaken by men

Frans Bakker was a minister in the Netherlands who died aged 46 in 1965. His book ‘Praying Always’ published by the Banner is a terrific read and a great incentive to get praying. I discovered ‘The Everlasting Word’ which is…

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Plateau Busters

Every January, a new schlew of fitness videos hit the market to target everyone motivated by New Year’s resolutions. I love this time of year because I take the opportunity to stock up on the new releases made by some…

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Supermarket Sweep and Missionaries

I once worked in a supermarket where I used to put yoghurts, cheese, butter and milk on shelves. The uniform was black trousers, white shirt, green waistcoat and a green bow tie. I had to wear a badge saying ‘Hello…

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The happy ending

I first remember the tension while watching Battle of the Planets as a small boy. To those who were spared such torments or denied such pleasures (depending on your take), and especially to those who just read that Wikipedia entry…