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Nik Matthews

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in Nottingham, The United Kingdom

Website

http://www.nineveils.com/

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Christian, Religion, Spirituality

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Philip Yancey, Bill Bryson, Gregory A. Boyd, Leo Tolstoy, George Orwel ...more

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Originally from the UK, Nicholas Matthews has lived, worked in, and travelled throughout Africa, Asia, America, Europe and the Pacific.

In recent years Nicholas has been leading schools where students are encouraged to discover and practice their faith in the classroom and on mission.

With 20 years of full-time volunteer work, he’s seen first-hand many of the challenges of this world and his faith persuades him there is an answer.

Nicholas now resides in Melbourne Australia with his wife, Sarah, and two sons. He works fulltime for YWAM.

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	30,000 Sunrises & The Challenge of Identity it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Equilibrium of Society

True equality might not happen in our world.

However, this doesn't stop us aiming high.

Some need to step down from high towers. Some need to step up from complacency. Some need to find a cause to fight for. Some need to overcome self-imposed defeat. All need to step up for the betterment of society.

Some can only be lifted up by the dismantling of systems and structures that keep them pressed dow Read more of this blog post »

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Re-Inventing Africa's Development: Linking Africa to the Korean Development Model

by Jong-Dae Park

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Let the Nations Be Glad!, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Supremacy of God in Missions

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Ready, Fire! Aim: The Outrageous Adventure of Saying 'Yes' to God

by Mark Varughese

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“Common societal thinking in many areas is moving towards a position where people regard God as an outdated fairy-tale with a sinister undertone leading to apathy or resentment towards God. This is far removed from my notion of a living and a loving God who is kind, compassionate and merciful.”
― Nicholas Matthews, The Nine Veils: The Reputation of God & Our Struggle for Identity

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