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Many books have been written on the subject of lust and sexual sin over the years, but the test of time often demonstrates which books prove most helpful for believers battling this perennial, serious foe. John Flavel may not be the best-known Puritan, but his writings have been appreciated by...
In Rouville, Normandy, in the early sixteenth century, there was a fervent Roman Catholic minister called Jean Guillebert who taught and followed the famous North African theologian, Augustine of Hippo. Guillebert was what became known as a Jansenist — a group with doctrines very similar to those of French reformer...
WAIT! Don't turn the page just yet. You might be thinking this sounds like a really weird topic. Being single is something you just are or aren't, and are mostly hoping not to be. Why would you need any advice on how to do it? I want to suggest that...
Sexual pleasure is a gift from God — yes really! Although there are probably not many Christians today who have a problem with that. Just as the pleasure of eating ensures the survival of the individual, so the pleasure of sexual intercourse ensures the survival of the species. And just as...
Which was the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote? This historic referendum happened in May 2015 in the Republic of Ireland and led to the 34th Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland (Marriage Act 2015). As a student who hailed from a conservative Christian background, being raised...
Was this CMF Student Conference 2.0? The familiarity of Yarnfield Park Conference and Training Centre led me to believe that, as I arrived. But as exciting as the atmosphere at Student Conference is, there is something incredibly special about being inspired by those just ahead (or much further advanced) in...
'How was your day?' has become an increasingly difficult question to answer. Nowadays, it takes quite a bit of time to filter out everything that could either: a) break patient confidentiality, b) completely disgust whoever it is I'm talking to, or c) cause me to break down in tears. My...
'When will you marry?' or 'is there anyone special in your life?' seem to be common questions asked of singles at family functions or events with friends. Our society seems obsessed with who someone is seeing, dating, sleeping with, or married to. This fascination is also present in the church,...
My first memory of being attracted to other boys in my class was at age twelve, although it wasn't until I was about 16 that I came to the realisation that that meant I might be gay. That same year I was baptised, having attended church all my life. But...
'Don't go there!' If the preceding article sparked that sentiment, this piece is for you. Wouldn't it be easier if the Bible allowed us to 'let it be' about gender and transgender? How can we be loving to people if we don't affirm the feelings they describe? Yet we don't take...
During lockdowns and school closures I feel like I've watched pretty much the entire Disney+ back catalogue with my kids. I'm debating with my daughter whether Encanto is any good at all — she dislikes it and certainly won't talk about Bruno. As we've watched, the question repeatedly arises in...
Our bodies are not just the tupperware container to store the real us, our souls; they are intrinsic to who we are. Our bodies and souls are equally important. In this book, Sam Allberry unpacks why we have bodies, what happens when they go wrong, and how the Gospel means...
This little book packs a powerful and persuasive punch, empathetically yet peacefully tackling this controversial issue. Written with intimately personal and honest experience, this book is firmly rooted in biblical principles, yet compassionately so. Homosexuality is considered in relation to five themes: God's design, the Bible, the Christian, the church, and...
Which type of books sell best on CMF student conference bookstalls? (a clue — as you work out your answer, consider which are often the largest seminars at the same conference...) The outside observer of CMF might answer 'discussions on medical ethics', or a devotional book for doctors'. Even if these...
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 — disappointing progress Sustainable Development Goals include reducing premature mortality globally by improving nutrition and social protection, the provision of adequate housing, and safe learning environments for all children. The SDGs may have been idealistic, and perhaps even unrealistic, from their inception, but the COVID-19 pandemic,...
