Mike brings his gifts as a visual communicator to a range of books, pamphlets and academic papers addressing the lands of the Bible, how to follow Jesus, and theological and educational issues.
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Mike's approach is to recognise that every topic has a range of coherent views, each worthy of respect - but not all necessarily of equal validity. To borrow a phrase from OCCA - Mike wants to help thinkers to believe - and believers to think!
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An introduction to many of the most important sites associated with Jesus in Israel and Palestine - with a brief history for each, their place in the Bible, a "credibility rating", photos, little known facts, and a short spiritual reflection for each location. The book also includes advice on practical matters involved in visiting the Holy Land - climate, safe travel, health, what to pack, how to shop - together with a simple outline of the history of the Land, and an introduction to Arab-Israeli conflict
When this was first produced, many years ago, it was an innovative mix of Bible information, video, clipart and bad jokes, chaptered to use with small groups. It's a bit dated now, but you're welcome to download it - or I have a whole stack of unboxed DVDs, and would be delighted to give you one! - send me your address through the contact box below.
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Many explanations of how to become a follower of Jesus include hidden assumptions about how the whole arrangement with God "works" - ranging from literalistic understandings of "the Fall", through what is meant by "sin", to the way in which the death of Jesus re-unites us with our Father.
This leaflet is different. It explains what is essential: the great love of our Father, our failure to live as we know we should, and so on - but also states explicitly what need not be accepted.
It may be downloaded and reproduced without charge, provided it isn't altered.