The Crazy Idea of Fasting in '09 by John Piper

Jesus did not say, “If you fast...” but “When you fast...” (Matthew 6:16). This will be new (even over the top) for some of you. So do a crazy thing in 2009. It might change your relationship with God. And your life.

Here’s a tiny bit of help. A bit on how. And a bit on why.

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Here is an interesting article by John Piper on the phenomenon being called adultolescence. We need to encourage people to grow up and take responsibility for their lives.  

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In our series of lunch time talks we have been reflecting upon the theme of what Jesus accomplished on the cross, in that defining event of history. In one of his sayings from the cross- it is finished – we have seen that Jesus finished or completed a number of things. He finished the great act of salvation in which we have been saved from God’s wrath, he paid the ransom price to free us, he took upon himself the punishment and pain of separation that was due to us, he disarmed the powers and authorities that were ranged against us and in that one act of humiliation and sacrifice he glorified himself.

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As we come up to Easter and the chance of a break from work what about taking some time to do some reading. I have read some good books so far this year which have got me thinking and reflecting about church, leadership and going deeper with Christ. Some of these books are especially of interest for those engaged in church leadership but they are still of value for those generally who love the church and who love Jesus.

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