At the Head of the Valley

I read on a Christian blog a recommendation for the book "Notes from an Exhibition" by Patrick Gale. It is an interesting book in many ways. Unfortunately, in my opinion it is not a book to recommend to Christians. The spiritual content revolves around a Quaker family. By page 134 one of the sons is involved in a sexual liason with a woman met in an hotel. This is described in some detail. Two other characters in the book, at least, are involved in homosexual activity. This is described in approving terms. No mention is even suggested that homosexual activity is far removed from God's best for us. The apostle Paul wrote "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice." Philippians 4:8 The book is quite well written, but I...

Don't forget Erewash Valley Prayer Breakfast Saturday, 29th August 2009 at 8.30am At Elim Christian Centre, Charlotte Street, Ilkeston. Be there.

1 Peter 1:13 - 21 Think clearly and exercise self control v13 We are called v15 We belong to God's family, we are God's children. God is our Father. v14 We are accountable to our Father v!7 We belong to a holy God, it is character. It is the family disposition that we grow in the direction of holiness v!5 I am a new person - a radical change has taken place since I trusted Christ. I am redeemed by the precious blood of Christ vs 18 - 21

Just back from New Wine. The theme this year was Stepping Out. Excellent time as usual, though thought a number of the main venue speakers were not up to standard. Weather for the first few days was a little unkind, though we survived.