This is a turn of phrase I’m sure most of us have heard at one time or another. To some of us, it’s a virtuoso guitar instrumental, for others a Damien Hirst sculpture, maybe a film? Or maybe you’ve heard it used as a substitute swear word. But of course, its Read more
Question If it became illegal to be a Christian tomorrow, is there enough evidence to convict you? Recap On Sunday we asked the question: what 5 things in your life are most important to you (excluding God)? We then reflected on whether any of those things come before God in Read more
How do I restart a rhythm of intercession? Why bother? Will it make any difference? “Intercession is a way of loving others.” – Richard J. Foster “No man can do me a truer kindness in this world than to pray for me.” – Charles Spurgeon “I’ve got no time!” Hmmm… Read more
On Sunday, we looked at a passage from Jude. Watch the overview of this book below. Watch Read ‘But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the centre of God’s love, keeping your arms open and Read more
Surely the God of the universe, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords can’t really want to have a personal, intimate relationship with you? Isn’t that a paradox? Well, He knows every hair on your head and every star in the sky. He knows your thoughts and has examined Read more
We will all have our thoughts about who is a good leader and what qualities we look for in them. What qualities do you look for in a leader? Read “Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful Read more
At Family Breakfast this week we focused on transformation by using Paul’s first encounter with Jesus. We started by watching an animation, before having time to reflect on what we have heard. Check out the videos and reflection below. Watch Reflection: Imagine that you don’t know Jesus at all – Read more
This week’s theme at Journey into Prayer was: ‘What’s on your heart?’ The great thing is, we can be really honest with God and tell him exactly what is on our heart, whether it’s making us miserable or puzzled, fearful or happy. Reflect Take a look at these people and Read more
I love the phrase ‘compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love’ in this reading: But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Turn to me and have mercy on me; show your strength on behalf of your servant; Read more
Read: We were thinking about the concept of servants and serving at our Equipping meeting this week, and, moreover, ‘serving from a place of rest’. This is not always easy for people and churches who are naturally active. When we’re faced with potential staffing gaps for our groups and ministries, Read more