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Nigel Fox asks if we have an adequate view of Jesus as He is, and challenges some of our pre-conceptions.

I shall pray for you… whether you like it or not!

Ian Boughton has been wondering whether or not we should tell people we are praying for them.

Norwich Cathedral’s Dippy and the Genesis deluge

Following the news last month that well over 100,000 people have been to visit “Dippy” the Diplodocus at Norwich Cathedral, Matthew Pickhaver explains why he believes that Dippy helps to throw light on the biblical story of the great flood.

Update with God before shutting down

Ruth Lilley explains that some of the necessary housekeeping practices that keep our computers functioning correctly may have equivalent applications for our spiritual health.

Perseverance brings rewards

Andrew Frere-Smith has discovered the joys of DIY, but has realised that the best results are obtained when following the advice of James in the bible.

The power of belonging to your church

Regular contributor Jane Walters has recently become a member of her local church, and is discovering the joy of Christian teamwork.

Nourishment for the body as well as the spirit?

Robert Ashton wonders if there is scope for our parish churches to provide a further service for their local communities.

A dinosaur roar of hope for God’s creation

Andy Bryant, who has been project managing the current “Dippy” attraction in Norwich Cathedral, points out that the Diplodocus skeleton represents far more than a display of old bones.

Now is the time to start loving our enemies

Philip Young has been considering recent events in the Middle East and believes that it is now even more important than ever to remember Jesus’ instruction to love our enemies.

How can we build back better?

Regular contributor Jane Walters recalls the fragility of the sandcastles she built in her youth, and believes there are lessons to be learned as we re-build our lives following the restrictions of the last eighteen months.

Everybody deserves a second chance

Robert Ashton has made the acquaintance of a man who needs to be given the opportunity to rebuild his life, and suggests that we should have a compassionate spirit in such circumstances.

Exploring the excitement of a new day with God

Ruth Lilley recently went with a friend to the coast to watch the sun come up, and shares with us her excitement at beauty of that sunrise.

Fanning your faith into flame

Regular columnist Jane Walters offers some encouragement for those of us whose who feel our spark is dim.

Unprecedented events call for unprecedented love

Philip Young calls for an outpouring of love as a response to the challenges faced by humanity.

Is Hybrid church the best of both worlds?

As many of us are excited about returning to our church buildings to take part in live worship again, Robert Ashton explains that there are also advantages to the various on-line services that have been available recently, and suggests a way forward.

Yes, but God is bigger, even than a dinosaur!

Andrew Bryant has been reflecting on the wonders of creation as he spends time with the Diplodocus in Norwich Cathedral.

Will you allow God inside your life?

Anna Heydon encourages us to lower the barriers and allow God to help us through difficult times.

We must look after God’s creation

Martin Upton has been experiencing the wonders of North Yorkshire, and reflects on the need for us all to take responsibility for the world we live in.

Let us therefore love alike, though we cannot think alike

East Anglia Methodist District Chair, Rev Julian Pursehouse, gives his thoughts on the recent landmark decision to permit same sex marriage in Methodist churches.

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