Christian Life

Tony Reinke describes how he came to study John Newton, and commends his writing – especially his letters – for us today. 

David Murray questions the popular idea that there is a difference between happiness and joy. 

John Hindley shows us a vision of serving Jesus which enthuses and inspires us, rather than burden us and kill our joy. 

We asked Dane Ortlund how to guard against our quiet times becoming and empty habit or meaningless ritual. 

Peter Mead shows how Satan wants to distort and undermine our relationship with the Holy Spirit – so that our eyes are turned away from Christ. 

Paul Blackham thinks about God's sovereignty by asking why good things happen to bad people – and arrives irresistibly at the cross. 

Daniel Hames explores how the gospel of Jesus is proclaimed by the passing of night and day, helping us to think biblically about everything.

Mike Reeves shows how the doctrine of justification is good news for struggling Christians in the last of four talks at Word Alive 2010. 

Don’t expect fireworks when you open up your Bible. Just expect the Holy Spirit to massage the word into your soul.  Just expect to become a little more human, calmer, happier, wiser, stronger, as you commune with God.

Nathan Fellingham and Simon Brading explore the place of music in the life of the church. They also consider theology and songwriting, and practical issues for leading music. From our UST Ministry Summer School 2020.