All 13 ZOE Albums Now Available as MP3 Downloads
The ZOE Group's thirteen albums, "Fearless" (2008), "Overflow" (2007), "Closer" (2006), "In Christ Alone" (2005), "Desperate" (2004), "When the Music Fades - LIVE" (2004), "Ancient Future" (2003), "A Consuming Fire" (2002), "Deep Calls to Deep" (2001), "The Heart of Worship" (2000), "In This Place" (1999), "Our God Reigns" (1998), and "Look to the Hills" (1997) are now available as individual MP3 song downloads, competitively priced at $1.25 each in the ZOE Life Store.
These MP3 recordings are created in CD-quality, full-length versions in the web's most popular audio format. And if you have never experienced the ZOE Group's worship leadership abilities in person ... or have never heard the LIVE 2004 album "When the Music Fades," it is now available for the first time ever as a series of MP3 dowloads. . . . STORE
The ZOE Group announces the return of the "Growing Deeper" component of the two Spiritual Deepening programs with Randy Harris, Jackie Halstead, Gary Holloway, and Rhonda Lowry. You know you want to be shaped into the image of Christ, and you want to go deeper into the disciplines and practices of Christian spirituality . . . but you want direction throughout the year. That's what The ZOE Growing Deeper Spirituality Program is designed to help you do. . . . MORE
To Sing with Soul
Carol Kehlmeier
12/05/2008 - 
At recess several girls gathered to talk about Paul’s appearance. Would he come to the program in his patched-up clothes and long hair? Would he have any soap to wash his neck? And what about those worn-out shoes? “He sings so pretty maybe no one will notice how he looks,” I said, not really believing it. . . . MORE
The Current Move of God: 8 Characteristics
Frank Viola
12/02/2008 - 
"... I’m now forced to say that I am convinced that we are in the beginnings of a new move of God.Please note that I believe that God is up to many things. And He’s using all sorts of movements, 'conversations,' etc. in various ways to bring His people to His final and ultimate goal." . . . MORE
Mommy, Is Santa Real?
Patti Sheeley
12/01/2008 - 
Without realizing it, we had stumbled into a great approach to a common problem. Supporting our daughter as she found the solution to her quandary was an exercise in problem solving. The Bible says, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” (Prov. 22:6 NIV). I realized, this verse means more than, “Teach truth, and if they rebel, your children will return.” . . . MORE
When God Doesn't Heal
Dr. Richard Spillman
11/30/2008 - 
Why didn’t God heal these people when He healed others? Did I do something wrong? Was there a problem with their faith or mine? How can there be such a dramatic difference between one healing prayer and another? . . . MORE
Setting the Captive Free!
John King
11/28/2008 - 
At its fundamental center, discipleship is about obeying Jesus. Yes, you have to learn what he commands, but that is not enough. You must put it into practice. The most ignored phrase in the Great Commission is the directive to “teach them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). . . . MORE
A Night With the Homeless
James Sanderson
11/22/2008 - 
The following week I returned. I could not have stayed away. My wife Nancy and I had decided to see about helping the poor as a way of becoming direct disciples of Christ. We are the kind of people who, once we have decided something we follow through on it no matter what. . . . MORE
Greg Taylor Article Available on Christian Standard Site
11/22/2008 - 
New Wineskins Senior Editor Greg Taylor pens a revealing article about changes at the home church where he labors titled "Changing Signs and Signs of Change in a Tulsa Congregation." Read it at the free-access Web site of the Restoration publication Christian Standard: . . . MORE
Reading the Bible with Jesus of Nazareth
Mark Hamilton
11/16/2008 - 
What is the future of American Christianity? How do we prepare for it? Those of us who stay up at night trying to answer these questions offer about as many answers as there are persons answering. It all depends on how secular you think North America will become, how mission-minded our African and Asian brothers and sisters will be, how stable the world political structure will remain, and on and on. Yet, part of the answer rests where it always has, in the imitation of Jesus Christ. . . . MORE
Book Review: Not the Religious Type: Confessions of a Turncoat Atheist
Fred Peatross
11/11/2008 - 
I've never met Mr. Schmelzer, never sat in the same room or shaken his hand, neither have we talked about what we have in common. But the confessions of this former atheist unveiled a paradoxical journey common to many while at the same time unique to him. . . . MORE
A Higher View of Marriage: One Feminist’s Perspective that Yields Surprising Conclusions
Robbie R. Hutchens
11/08/2008 - 
Marriage: The Dream That Refuses to Die - Feminist scholar Elizabeth Fox-Genovese explores the ramifications of the changing roles of marriage and family in Western society in Marriage: The Dream That Refuses to Die, part of Princeton University’s American Ideals and Institutions Series. . . . MORE
Gift-GivingGreg Taylor11/25/2008 - 
We know you don't give to ZOE & Wineskins so that you can get a gift, but that's what we do. The resources below are one way we say thank you for giving. Our move to completely FREE Wineskins Magazine content is another way we thank you for participating in conferences and ministry with us. . . . MOREChelmsford (MA) Church of Christ Seeks Evangelist
11/01/2008 - The Chelmsford Church of Christ, a congregation of 70 in eastern Massachusetts, is searching for a minister to help with church-building and evangelism in the local community. Our church was planted in 1971, has facilities that can support 200, is served by two elders, and has been self-supporting until this year. We are presently unable to support a full-time minister, and so our next preacher must bring partial support. . . . FULL POSTING
Benton, KY Church of Christ Looking to be 'Adopted'
11/01/2008 - The Central Church of Christ in small-town Benton, KY, seeks to be adopted by a pulpit minister. Candidates must be married (preferably with children) and have a college degree in Bible or a closely related study. Position involves preaching; teaching; and working with a congregation of roughly 250 people, an eldership of (currently) five shepherds, and an administrative committee. If you are interested and would like to receive an information packet, you may send us an e-mail at centralchur60267@bellsouth.net, call us at (270)252-0330, or snail-mail us at 300 East 12th Street, Benton, KY 42025. We eagerly anticipate hearing from you. . . . FULL POSTING
More Back Issues Now Online
NW Staff, Volunteers
01/05/2009 - Available for the first time online, the first three issues of Wineskins Magazine can now be read at these links:
#1 - Hold Hands With God
#2 - Divine Empowment
#3 - Creativity
Also added to the archives recently are:
#17 - Evangelism
#18 - Recovery
#34 - Unity in Christ
#35 - Resurrection Hope . . . ARCHIVES
ZOE | New Wineskins Poll
NW Staff
12/03/2008 - This new feature collects multiple-choice answers to questions of interest among Christians. And, of course, you can always elaborate using the "Comment" link at the bottom. The current question is, "What helps you most to grow deeper in Christ? Worship (singing) | Personal Devotions | Sermons or Books | Serving | Relationships . . . VOTE!
New Wineskins Blog
New Wineskins writers and staffers collaborate on a blog with musings not necessarily related to the current issue's theme - as well as previews of things to come. ... MORE
Daily Life of Worship
Devotional thoughts are shared at this blog to prepare one for gathered or private worship, and for service to others and God as worship ... MORE
The ZOE Group Blog
Members of the ZOE Group and New Wineskins staff share a blog with news and photos ... MORE
Preacher Mike
Founding Editor Mike Cope sniffs out the work of God in this world and shares musings on other fragrant - and occasionally odorous - subjects ... MORE
ZOE Worship
Brandon Scott Thomas talks about his life and ministry with ZOE Worship and Otter Creek Church ... MORE
High Places on the Journey
Come talk of life and loving Jesus with New Wineskins' Senior Editor - also a minister, author, father, coach and gardener ... MORE
Abductive Columns
- New Wineskins' Conversations Editor Fred Peatross resurrects his classic blog on a new platform ... MORE
Westerman's World
- A weekly look at the life of ZOE Group member Amy as a stay-at-home mom with her children, Luke and Caroline. ... MORE
Blog in My Own Eye
- New Wineskins Managing Editor Keith Brenton's views - as well as struggles with self-will and humility - as someone who 'questions reality and won't settle for an evasive answer' ... MORE
Glimpses of Life
- Samplings of the joys, challenges, and adventures of parenting 4 small children, as well as tidbits about a wide variety of musical endeavors - as told from the perspective of Clarissa, frequent ZOE Group arranger, who also answers to "Mommy". ... MORE
A quotation from the Savior for today,
A thought-provoking quote from New Wineskins writing contributors and a link to the full article containing it:
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