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You look, but what do you see?

Jane Walters admires the perceptive skills of creative people, but suggests we would all benefit from taking more notice of what we see around us.

Why not emulate the kindness of the bear?

Paddington Bear has chosen to rest awhile in Norwich Cathedral Close, and Andy Bryant encourages us to embrace the kind nature which has become one of the bear’s trademarks.

Should we give children more responsibility?

John Myhill believes we should follow biblical principles and treat our offspring more as young adults than as children.

The perfect love that never gives up

Ruth Lilley has been sharing with us, in three previous columns, her thoughts on a famous verse from 1 Corinthians 13. This time, she encourages us with a Love that perseveres.

Listening to other people’s stories

AIan Boughton was at a funeral for an old friend recently, and came to realise how little he really knew about him.

Is Christmas really all over?

Jane Walters has been packing away her Christmas decorations, and wonders why we are so determined that the rejoicing is over by Boxing Day.

A plea for unity in God’s church

Andy Bryant argues that Christians should be working together to spread the good news of Christ, rather than publicly arguing over our theological differences.

Christmas message from the Dean of Norwich

A Christmas message from the Dean of Norwich, the Very Revd Dr Andrew Braddock

Bishop says encounter God for an enduring hope

In his Christmas message, the Rt Rev Peter Collins, Bishop of East Anglia, says that enduring hope is only discovered through an encounter with God.

The gift of receiving at Christmas

Ruth Lilley explains why she will be focussing more on receiving than on giving this Christmas.

Jesus is calm and bright says Bishop of Norwich

In his Christmas message, the Bishop of Norwich Graham Usher says that Jesus brings calm to stormy and anxious lives and offers a brighter way for us all.

Following the lead of our festive saint

As we progress through Advent, Jane Walters takes a look at St Nicholas, whom many regard as the inspiration for our current day festive benefactor!

Finding calm amidst the festive hustle and bustle

As Christmas rapidly approaches, Ian Boughton finds peace from the inspiration of a saint who had a revelation almost 140 years ago.

The encouragement of an unexpected gift

Jane Walters has received a book aimed at nurturing her faith, but it is the circumstances of the gift, as well as the content of the book, which she has found so encouraging.

Living in sickness and in health

Members of Parliament have voted in favour of legislation to enable assisted dying in certain defined circumstances, but Andy Bryant believes that there are deeper issues to be explored.

Why would we build our house in the dunes?

Anna Heydon recalls the coastal erosion in the autumn storms which caused some properties along the Norfolk coastline to be lost to the sea, and reminds us of a lesson from the gospels.

So, does this mean I’m an evangelist?

Anna Price has been reflecting on the role she carries out at her church, but wrestles with the label that would often be attributed to that role.

The perfect place to hold on to hope

Ruth Lilley has been sharing with us, in her last two columns, her thoughts on a famous verse from 1 Corinthians 13. Today she encourages us with a Love that hopes.

Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Ian Boughton has realised how much we tend to repeat ourselves in our hymns and prayers, and wonders if we run the risk of diluting their meaning.

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