Category Archives: jesus

Time to Say Goodbye to June Kandiah

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

June was born Jean Regina Ball on April 16th 1937, as the eldest of three daughters to Evelyn Rosina Ball and Reginald Alexander Ingleby Ball. She was born in Shilong, India. Reginald, my grandfather, was an Irishman a tea planting … Continue reading →

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Young People and the Bible

Posted on July 2, 2009 by

A while back i produced a list of helpful resources for engaging with the Bible. Well thanks to some generous publisher i have received some new books i wanted to add to the list: 1)  Shaped by the Story, Mike … Continue reading →

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5 things I learnt at New Word Alive

Posted on April 4, 2009 by

1. The Sun does shine in North Wales It’s been amazing weather and so I found that Phwlleli is an amazingly beautiful place – you can see Snowdon and the beach is gorgeous. 2. Students do care about doctrine The … Continue reading →

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Big question…

Posted on March 22, 2009 by

Just come off the big questions. I had so many things I wanted to say but in the cut and thrust of the “debate” / “chat show” only managed to get a few words in. Didn’t manage to mention Jesus … Continue reading →

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Best Christmas Presents for Pastors

Posted on December 4, 2008 by

Christmas is such a busy time for church leaders, they work hard all year  and while everyone else is having a winter break it¹s often a pastor¹s busiest time of the year. Here are some gift ideas for you (your … Continue reading →

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World Opportunities Week Day 3

Posted on November 5, 2008 by

Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are … Continue reading →

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WEA World Congress update – things to pray for.

Posted on October 29, 2008 by

EA Zimbabwe Goodwill Shana President Evangelical fellowship of Zimbabwe encouraged me to pray for his country. He told me about the real trouble with getting basic provisions like food. The education system is badly effected by the recent troubles, the … Continue reading →

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Top 10 books and resources to engage with the Bible

Posted on October 27, 2008 by

Young People and the Bible: 1) Lion Graphic Bible This is a very well produced version of the Bible with excellent full colour art work and gives young people a really good overview of the whole Bible. I used it … Continue reading →

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Top 10 books on the emergent church

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

1. The Church in Emerging Culture, Leonard Sweet (Ed), Emergentys, Zondervan This book is authored by a great team of writers including author and thinker Leonard Sweet (Author and thinker), Andy Crouch of Christianity Magazine, Professor and reformed theologian Michael … Continue reading →

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Essential reading for Preachers

Posted on August 30, 2008 by

I try to read at least one book on preaching a year. I want to continue learning how to stay faithful to the text and continually rethink how best to stay connected to the culture. Here are some of the … Continue reading →

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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Posted on August 26, 2008 by

A review by Joel Kandiah (aged 9) and Krish kandiah (aged 36). This is fictional story based on the best selling children’s book by the irish Writer John Boyne. It tells the story of a friendship developing between Bruno the  … Continue reading →

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bloggers day

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

It would be great to see you at our bloggers day in September please let people know about this opportunity to explore the implications of blogging. It will take place at the Evangelical Alliance HQ, Whitefield House, 186 kennington road. … Continue reading →

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Fresher generation

Posted on July 13, 2008 by

Thought you might like to see Miriam and my new article in Christianity Magazine. It’s about how churches can get involved in helping students make a good transition to university life and is linked to our book FRESH.

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Twenty Four Remixed

Posted on July 11, 2008 by

Here’s some viuals I have been playing with – see if you like them. New and Improved Twenty Four! With a brand new cover and internal design. Twenty Four now includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Twenty … Continue reading →

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Quantum of Solace Bond 22

Posted on July 1, 2008 by

So the new Bond trailer is out and I must say it is not up to the usual cram-in-every-possible-exciting-moment-from-the-movie standard. In fact it goes out of its way to show you that the film is going to pick up half … Continue reading →

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Fresh the Conference

Posted on June 21, 2008 by

University life is make or break for many Christian students. The Evangelical Alliance, UCCF and Schools workers from Sutton and Kingston put on a special day conference to help 6th formers think through the opportunities and challenges facing christian students … Continue reading →

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Prince Caspian Review

Posted on June 11, 2008 by

The Narnia Chronicles have grown up. I am a big CS Lewis fan and loved reading the Narnia Chronicles to my children. Prince Caspian was always a darker and grittier book than some of the others in the Narnia series. … Continue reading →

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TV SHOW

Posted on June 8, 2008 by

So little time so much to say… Had my first experience of being on a panel TV show yesterday. It was the kind of “right to reply” kind of programme that Channel 4 put on. It was hosted by my … Continue reading →

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Help I am a Sunday School Teacher 2

Posted on May 31, 2008 by

Have had lots of really useful feedback to the last post. It seems there are a lot of Sunday School teachers out there that really want to influence the next generation but have the same struggles I do. lets keep … Continue reading →

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Warrior Sages

Posted on May 12, 2008 by

Just been to a very interesting evening at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. Jason Gardener was presenting an overview of his new book Mend the Gap. The big question it raised was that if you look at the best … Continue reading →

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