In the world of Christian evangelism, the age-old question persists: What's the best way to share the good news? The answer is not one-size-fits-all, as the method depends on various factors, including personal preference and cultural context. One aspect of Christian communication that stands the test of time is oral tradition. Jesus Himself, the central figure of Christianity, was a master of … [Read more...]

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of the values and principles that truly matter. The story of offering Jesus a drink of water is a reminder of the importance of compassion, kindness, and selflessness in our interactions with others. While it might seem like a simple act, the underlying message is profound. When did you last offer Jesus a drink of water? The … [Read more...]

Puzzling Listener Response I did a presentation the other day on Gospel stories and I was very pleased yet perplexed with one of the responses I got from one of the listeners. I was explaining to everyone, the importance of stories in communicating the gospel in story form, like this: The Power of Stories in Gospel Communication - Preferred Method Across Societies Stories for those of you … [Read more...]

Has GRN been secretly promoting Glossolalia, the gift of speaking in tongues, since it started? I think such a headline would be worthy of modern media. I thought it would be fun to write an article as though it were written by the sensationalist media of this day and age. Global Recordings Network (GRN),  is of course a highly reputable well established mission established in 1939. Its … [Read more...]

What is the secret of multiplying your Gospel preaching? Preaching the good news and revolutionising your ministry to all nations? It’s obvious isn’t it; or is it? GRN recordings do have the ability to make multiple preachers out of one. One person can distribute the recordings to many people. Every time a person listens to that recording it’s like that one person is right there preaching. Even … [Read more...]

I'm sure I don't know but there is no debating that everybody will listen to some of the most boring things in the world if they are put into story form. And they are just downright reverting if the subject matter is, in itself interesting. What is it that attracts us To A Good Story or Yarn? I wrote an article about story some time ago saying that they were the first form of mass entertainment. … [Read more...]

Speaking in tongues Has to be one of the most controversial Gifts of the Holy Spirit throughout just about every century since Christianity began. I speak in tongues. I don't use the gift all that often. Though I do find it of great use in times of stress or when the passion for a situation just overtakes me. I don't use it in the church however and never around none believers. Including around … [Read more...]

I heard this illustration many years ago and found it to be a helpful prayer aid. Imagine a set of scales with a half kilo weight on one side and a pile of sugar cubes being added to the other. The first cubes added seem to make no difference at all in shifting the weight. Neither do the next ten cubes…or the next ten. However, by the time one hundred cubes have been added, a point is reached … [Read more...]

Why was there no outrage about this song, "What if God was one of us?" Don't get me wrong. I'm really pleased that there wasn't. I always live in hope that the church started to look at things as opportunities to engage with the non-Christian world rather than reel against it. At least we didn't embarrass ourselves this time. After all that is the usual response to anything that is even … [Read more...]

“After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb.” (Rev 7:9 NIV). These are the days of great harvest. The Growing Church. There are times when, as Christians, we feel like an insignificant minority in the world. This seems especially true in the face of a … [Read more...]