http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au Making, Maturing and Motivating Disciples for Jesus Christ, to the Glory and renown of God, through the clear teaching of His word the Bible. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:06:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 ©L-T Hopper (Senior Pastor) shane.wright@lakeshorechurch.org.au (L-T Hopper (Senior Pastor)) shane.wright@lakeshorechurch.org.au(L-T Hopper (Senior Pastor)) 1440 Making, Maturing and Motivating Disciples for Jesus Christ, to the Glory and renown of God. Making, Maturing and Motivating Disciples for Jesus Christ, to the Glory and renown of God, through the clear teaching of His word the Bible. L-T Hopper (Senior Pastor) L-T Hopper (Senior Pastor) shane.wright@lakeshorechurch.org.au No no http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/lcpods.jpg http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au 144 144 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2011/02/01/so-many-books-so-little-time/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2011/02/01/so-many-books-so-little-time/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:06:53 +0000 Bill Forgeard http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=1179 I love books, and reading is consistently one of the most encouraging elements of my spiritual life. But there are so many good books, and so little time! I recently read a helpful blog on the topic, and as I wrote a comment in reply, I thought it would be worth sharing here also. I [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2011/02/01/so-many-books-so-little-time/feed/ 0 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/10/14/the-treasure-principle/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/10/14/the-treasure-principle/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:59:32 +0000 L-T Hopper http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=1020 I recently read and am now rereading a book called ‘The Treasure Principle’ by Randy Alcorn of Eternal Perspectives Ministries. Here’s are some thoughts and quotes from the book. The opening chapter is called ‘Buried Treasure’ and is focused on the prable of buried treasure in Matthew 16. Go and read it now if you [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/10/14/the-treasure-principle/feed/ 0 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/09/08/bills-book-blog-1/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/09/08/bills-book-blog-1/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:45:15 +0000 Bill Forgeard http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=942 Here’s a few books that I’ve read recently and can recommend. These are all available for between $5 and $12 (bargain!!) from Stef’s book stall on Sunday each week. The Prodigal God, by Tim Keller Finally read a Tim Keller book! I loved it, very engaging. His main point — there are two brothers in [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/09/08/bills-book-blog-1/feed/ 0 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/06/22/calvin-on-the-psalms/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/06/22/calvin-on-the-psalms/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:30:41 +0000 L-T Hopper http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=773 I’m reading a booked called ‘John Calvin - Selections from his writings.’ It is a collection of letters and other writings including the Introduction to his commentary on the Psalms. These writings give some insight into the heart of the man that shows warmth and compassion. Here’s an excerpt from the Introduction to his commentary of [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/06/22/calvin-on-the-psalms/feed/ 0 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/01/07/the-trellis-and-the-vine/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/01/07/the-trellis-and-the-vine/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:10:11 +0000 L-T Hopper http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=711 The Trellis and the Vine is an excellant book on the nature of what we are to be on about as disciples in a local church and so what we should be on about as a church. Go to the link; watch the review; buy the book and read it. You won’t regret it. It [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2010/01/07/the-trellis-and-the-vine/feed/ 0 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/01/28/make-disciples-further-readinglistening/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/01/28/make-disciples-further-readinglistening/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:59:51 +0000 Bill Forgeard http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=445 If you’re interested in some further reading or listening regarding the mission Jesus has given us to Make Disciples (following the talk at church on Sunday), here’s a few suggestions: - You could start with my blog post! - Here’s a message by Dann Spader on Disciplemaking in the Life of Jesus, about 45 minutes [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/01/28/make-disciples-further-readinglistening/feed/ 1 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/05/23/what-hinders-community/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/05/23/what-hinders-community/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 04:13:32 +0000 L-T Hopper http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=544 When asked the question:- What is the greatest hindrance to cultivating community in the American church? Paul Tripp said:- “The first thing that comes to mind is frenetic western-culture busyness” He goes on to say:-” I read a book on stress a few years back, and the author made a side comment that I thought [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/05/23/what-hinders-community/feed/ 0 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/02/12/the-order-of-god-in-genesis-1/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/02/12/the-order-of-god-in-genesis-1/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:20:14 +0000 L-T Hopper http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=479 I was challenged by my own sermon a few weeks ago when I spoke on the need to have a ‘plan’ so we grow in Christ. This was backed up by the Spirit in my preparation for last week’s sermon on Genesis 1. As I considered the wonder of God and what we learn about Him I [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/02/12/the-order-of-god-in-genesis-1/feed/ 1 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/02/20/blessing-others/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/02/20/blessing-others/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:43:25 +0000 L-T Hopper http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=488 Today I was reading Tim Chester’s blog (http://timchester.wordpress.com/) who co-wrote an excellent book called “Total Church.” His church in trying to live out their ‘church values’ weekly came up with this helpful acronym. Here it is for your you. Each week we respond to the identity that God gives to us in his grace by [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/02/20/blessing-others/feed/ 0 http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/02/24/marriage-books/ http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/02/24/marriage-books/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:29:50 +0000 L-T Hopper http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/?p=493 Just thought I’d share the two books I mentioned on Sunday in my sermon on Genesis 2:4-25. I have found the book by Christopher Ash called “Marriage – sex in the service of God” probably the best book I’ve read on marriage. He has a more accessible version for those who would like to read [...]]]> http://www.lakeshorechurch.org.au/2009/02/24/marriage-books/feed/ 0