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A direct line to the One with the answers

Jane Walters finds that sometimes a direct request is the most effective way of achieving a satisfactory outcome to life’s challenges.

Pentecost – a season for unity and peace?

As Pentecost approaches, Rev Liz Dawes reminds us of the significance of the occasion for Christians, and explains why it is relevant in today’s turbulent world.

Keep you a mardlin’ the scriptures!

Rev Ron Skivington urges us not to allow awareness of the Bible message to decline in the same way as some regional dialects have.

Climbing mountains with God

Having previously climbed Mount Snowdon in Wales with her children, Ruth Lilley gives some advice on tackling life’s mountains.

Going to pub-church for Socratic Reasoning!

Ian Boughton suggests that there may be mutual benefits in churches gathering in public houses.

Keep re-telling the old, old story

Jane Walters recalls a famous allegory to the familiar Easter story, and reminds us that we should never tire of telling that story.

A time to lament, as we wait with hope

As Lent draws to a close, Rev Matthew Price explains why the grieving and reflecting often associated with Easter Saturday can be a productive time.

Roll back the stone for new beginnings

Andy Bryant encourages us to roll back any stones in our lives which restrict our walk with God this Easter time.

When a supporting role is vital

Andy Bryant reminds us of three people who played a vital supporting role during the week leading to Jesus’ crucifixion.

Why encouragement is so important

Regular contributor Ruth Lilley explains why words of encouragement play such a vital role in all our lives.

Joy’s Open Secret was revealed 60 years ago

Ian Boughton remembers a Christian song that hit the popular music charts 60 years ago, and explains how that triggered a revolution in worship music.

Let us stand united as members of Christ’s body

Fr James Walsh, speaking at a United Service in Wells-next-the-Sea for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity last month, urges Christians to work to overcome their differences, and be united in God’s love.

Spring cleaning our lives with God

Now that we are a week into Lent, and those pancakes are a distant memory, Andy Bryant urges us to explore the opportunities offered by this season.

Words of encouragement shining through!

Jane Walters has been to the Lake District, and received inspiration from words partly hidden on a chapel wall.

Can acts of kindness boost your wellbeing?

Andrew Frere-Smith suggests that being kind and doing good deeds doesn’t just benefit those on the receiving end.

Help is at hand – if you ask!

Regular contributor Ruth Lilley realises that she needs some help tackling her to-do list and decides to adjust her priorities.

Keeping in regular contact with God

Ian Boughton wonders whether his frequent short prayers might be overloading God’s switchboard!

Great is God’s faithfulness as we enter 2024

Rev Matthew Price is starting the new year with optimism as he remembers God’s love and His faithfulness towards us.

New Year - What’s the motto with you?

Regular contributor Jane Walters has found a way of reminding herself throughout the year of the direction she believes God wants her to take in 2024.

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