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Becoming a Christian
There is no set formula to becoming a Christian, but many people have found saying this prayer to be a helpful first step to a relationship with God
Lord Jesus Christ, I am truly sorry for the things I have done wrong in my life. Please forgive me. I now turn from everything that I know is wrong. Thank you that you died on the cross for me so that I could be forgiven and set free. Thank you that you offer me forgiveness and the gift of your Holy Spirit. Please come into my life by your Holy Spirit to be with me for ever. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Amen
Extract from Why Jesus? by Nicky Gumbel published by Alpha International, 2011. Used by kind permission of Alpha International
’ talk Team talk ‘TEAM TALK ‘Reheated’ favourites may not be that cool
Andrew Stone gives his take on a story catching the attention of War Cry reporters
GLADIATORS, ready! Well, they will be next year as BBC1 brings the ’90s Saturday evening show back to our screens for a brand-new series.
Revamping past television programmes such as Gladiators is a popular thing to do with TV bosses. In recent years, viewers have been able to enjoy new versions of Changing Rooms, Blind Date and All Creatures Great and Small.
But it would appear that not everybody is a fan. BBC News reported that Channel 4 chief content officer Ian Katz said it was ‘depressing’ that ITV2 plans to broadcast a new series of Big Brother next year, five years after it was axed by Channel 5.
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Mr Katz said: ‘I’m sure it will bring an audience to ITV, but I do think there is something depressing about this microwave moment of TV of Trying something new takes courage shows being reheated.’ Although I was a fan of Gladiators when it first hit our screens, I can understand this sentiment. But I guess that the people responsible for commissioning programmes find a certain amount of confidence in going back to something familiar.
Returning to the familiar can be attractive in all sorts of areas. It’s something that people are inclined to do in their own lives. When faced with difficult decisions or challenging circumstances, it is tempting to revert to what we’ve known or done in the past.
The trouble is that there is comfort in going back to something that’s familiar, even if we know that it’s not the best thing for us. Trying something new may take courage when we are uncertain as to how it will work out.
However, there is one course of action that we can have complete confidence in. If we put our trust in God and follow his teaching, he will guide us through every situation we face. Then we can be certain that we’re ready to take on whatever challenges come our way.
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