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Discovering the heart of volunteering

Anna Heydon has been looking at why people offer their time without any financial reward, and finds that volunteering can sometimes be a route to finding faith.

Being transformed – like slow-cook porridge!

Jane Walters has found a new way to prepare breakfast, but this has taught her the need for perseverance and patience.

Where do you take refuge?

Primary School teacher Ruth Lilley explains where she finds peace and joy amidst the hectic busy-ness of daily life.

Where do you store your riches?

Rev’d Christina Rees has been reconsidering some of her priorities following an inspiring chat with a friend.

Can we worship God with a computer?

Ian Boughton has been watching a funeral on-line, and believes there is a future for on-line church services.

Our priority must be to worship the risen Christ

Christian churches have just been celebrating Pentecost, following ten days after Ascension day on 29 May, and Andy Bryant reminds us what our response should be to these earth-changing events.

Why not do some Spring cleaning for the soul?

Hopefully our Spring cleaning chores have now all been completed, but Rev Ron Skivington suggests that there may be more areas of our lives that need attention.

Keeping your eyes on the real goal

Jane Walters has been fell walking in Cumbria, and discovered that sometimes the peak she was heading for wasn’t the true summit.

Be an encourager, as inspired by Jesus

Ruth Lilley reminds us how important it is to encourage others, and to look for opportunities to be a champion for them.

Celebrate the true victory that Jesus has given us

As the nation celebrates the eightieth anniversary this week of the end of the war in Europe, Matthew Pickhaver reminds us of the even greater victory won for us by Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Performing an act of worship

Regular contributor Ian Boughton explains why he believes that it may sometimes be appropriate to regard an act of worship as a performance.

Asking for strength in difficult times

Jane Walters reminds us that we can always turn to God for His strength in times of trouble.

A new commandment which requires love in action

As we look back on the reflections and celebrations of the Easter period, Andy Bryant reminds us that obeying Jesus’ fundamental commandment is the most effective way of convincing the world of His love for us all.

We are in God’s hands, even in death

As we hear the sad news of the death of Pope Francis, Andy Bryant reminds us that, even in death, nothing can separate us from the love of God.

Walking by faith for expert guidance

Ruth Lilley has been out walking, and reminds us that we need to let God guide our steps.

Supporting the winning side this Easter

Jane Walters reflects on the role we might have played during that first Easter weekend, and gives thanks for Jesus’ eventual triumph.

How to treat, or mistreat, your Bible!

Jane Walters justifies her habit of defacing her books, especially her Bibles, and encourages us to do the same!

Never give up hope when the sands shift

In a world of so much turbulence, Andy Bryant reminds us that God never changes, and that we can place our trust in Him.

Praise Him on the ukelele?

Regular contributor Ian Boughton wonders why few worship bands seem to include ukeleles, at least in Britain, and suggests that this could be the start of a new trend.

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