Community is messy. Why do we need to do it? Can’t we just hang around with people we like? Let me be clear: by doing these spiritual practices, we won’t earn more of God’s love. We won’t be more saved by doing community, than if we don’t. So why do Read more
Reading the Bible through Three Lenses Recap from Last Time Last month we talked about how doubt is not the enemy of faith; silence is. We want to be honest readers of the Bible, together. Remember: questions are a normal and healthy part of faith! We explored how the Bible Read more
Doubt is not the enemy of faith; silence is. Are we honest readers of the Bible? Some facts: The Bible is the most widely distributed book in history. The Guinness World Records lists it as the best-selling book ever. We are in a fantastic time period, with such freely available Read more
Why teach on the Spiritual Practices? If someone claims, “I know him well!” but doesn’t keep his commandments, he’s obviously a liar. His life doesn’t match his words. But the one who keeps God’s word is the person in whom we see God’s mature love. This is the only way Read more
Food for Thought! This Sunday was a simple service at both of our Equipping gatherings, with the focus once again on the spiritual practice of fasting. In Dronfield we started with breaking our fast and feasting together whilst sharing what God had been doing in our lives, or saying to Read more
On Sunday, we put into practice a bit of silence and solitude (thank you Mike & Judy for hosting!) As promised, Dot recommended we watch this podcast: Watch this: Reflect: How can you add times of silence and solitude into your weekly schedule? Go Deeper: Try this challenge: Silence & Read more
Biblical Definition of Fasting: the voluntary abstaining of food (and sometimes drink) Types of Fasting: 1. Normal Fast – No food, water still consumed. Example: Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:2: “After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.”) 2. Absolute Fast (Dry Fast) – No food or water. Read more
“Sabbath” is from the Hebrew word Shabbat : ‘to stop’ The sabbath is about spending time in the presence of God where we can rest in him, delight in him (and his creation etc.) and worship him. We can do this alone, and in community! Sabbath is so much more Read more
If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead on that Sunday, then our faith means nothing. It all hinges on whether or not he really did what he said he was going to do. Join us on a journey of discovery to answer the question: What do you believe happened that Read more
Throughout lent, we’ve been seeking God together as a church. One way we can do that is by reading the Bible. Did you know there are some psalms that are traditionally read during lent? They might not be psalms you usually think to read as they are psalms of lament… Read more