Posts with the category “burning-issues”
Barriers to the Great Commission - Part2
October 31st, 2023
In our previous article, we examined the main factors internal to the Church that stand in the way of the completion of the Great Commission. Put succinctly, a lack of discipleship is primary to why C... Read More
Unmasking the Shadows of Shame
October 31st, 2023
During my time in Iran as a Pastor, a vivid memory stands out - the memory of Hoda1. Our paths crossed during one of the seminars I conducted, and she bravely opened up about her life. Hoda’s heart ra... Read More
God’s Special People
October 31st, 2023
The New Testament people God chose to meet Jesus were, firstly, shepherds. At the bottom of society, they got the very best deal. Never before or since has anyone in the world seen an angel choir, pos... Read More
The Flagship Programme at Ellel
October 31st, 2023
From mid-May to mid-July this year I had the privilege of attending the Flagship course held at Ellel Grange near Lancaster. The location is stunning with incredible grounds, views and a real sense of... Read More
Hassan’s Story
October 31st, 2023
I came from a Muslim family and my story of becoming a Christian is a beautiful one but sad also.I was 16 when my father passed away. I then started to search for who we are, as humans, and who is the... Read More
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
October 31st, 2023
After a few people had recommended this book to me, I was given it by my father to read. Or was it my Father?Hosting, now three, Afghan asylum-seeking teenagers in our home, it was a good idea to gain... Read More
Thank you, Jesus
October 31st, 2023
In December 2019 I was at a work team-building afternoon at an ice rink. I was skating around with my friends and slowly the rink got more crowded as lots of little school children arrived. A little b... Read More
Bespoke Courses
October 31st, 2023
Having gone through a series of teachings looking at common trends in revivals of old we’ve considered the fear of the Lord, our love for the Saviour, a zeal for his cause and an affection for one ano... Read More
Intercession HUBS for the Nations
October 31st, 2023
Our prayer is for the people in these Intercession Hubs to have powerful encounters with God’s heart and purpose; for the fire of God’s Spirit that ministers among us, to then go forth and impact situ... Read More
Flame at Refuel '23
October 31st, 2023
We had such a brilliant week at The Refuel Summer Festival in Scotland from 24th – 27th July at the Gordon Castle Estate, Fochabers, Scotland!Over 4 (mostly) sunny days we taught on topics of emotiona... Read More
Field Report - Istanbul Turkey
October 31st, 2023
“Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7 The team - Jan, Robert and Sharokine,... Read More
Raising the Ebenezer
July 12th, 2023
As part of the Flame Supporters’ weekend of celebrations we raised an Ebenezer. Perhaps you have sung the hymn “Come Thou font of every blessing” and sung the verse:“Here I raise my Ebenezer, Here by ... Read More
God's timing is perfect!
July 12th, 2023
Having postponed Forge 1 South in Camberley from September 2022 due to it not being viable we rescheduled for January 2023 and had over 30 people sign up. We have been so blessed to see the impact tha... Read More
Mitra's Story
July 12th, 2023
I grew up in a Muslim family; my parents, my older sister and me. I am a Middle Eastern lady, and I gave my heart to Jesus in 2001 and since then my family and I are following him in every step of our... Read More
I dared to call him Father
July 12th, 2023
I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman’s Encounter with God.The title itself, “I dared to call Him Father”, should arouse immediate interest in any book-lover to read this ... Read More
The Gospel for Shame
July 12th, 2023
In the March edition of Burning Issues, Robert showed us that shame is a universal condition. It was the first consequence of the fall (Genesis 3:7-8; cf 2:25) and affects us all. Genesis 3:7-8 portra... Read More
The Ascension of Christ
July 12th, 2023
When we consider the Gospel of Jesus Christ we may often think mostly on his death and resurrection. The born-again believer is likely to be well versed in what the death and resurrection of Our Lord ... Read More
Barriers to the Great Commission
July 12th, 2023
We are fast approaching the year 2033. With it comes the 2,000th anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus, and with that comes a host of events and initiatives. Some are being planned solely to celebr... Read More
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