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We are loved with everlasting love! One of the greatest and most comforting doctrines taught in the Bible is the love of God for His people. In the Law and in the Prophets; in the poetical and historical books; in Gospels and Letters – all agree to tell us what God said to His people...

God So Loved the World From the Vicar Christian Basics No 2: What’s wrong with the world? Reflected Faith Series: Candlemas In praise of plodders Loved nonetheless More than conquerors: In the depth of the sea! ** Editor:  Canon Paul Hardingham considers the nature of true love. God So Loved the World ‘For God so...

‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ (John 3:16) This month, as we mark St Valentines’ Day, we focus on the importance of love. In understanding the way God loves us, this verse shows us how...

‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ (John 3:16) This month, as we mark St Valentines’ Day, we focus on the importance of love. In understanding the way God loves us, this verse shows us how...

‘How can a God of love allow suffering?’ Many people struggle with such questions, however the Bible helps us to understand how sin affects both our own lives and the world. Genesis provides us with a picture of how sin entered the world. In Genesis 2:16-17, God gave Adam and Eve both permission (‘You are...

There are three reasons for this festival, which is held each year on the second of February. Firstly, it’s the halfway point between the shortest day and the Spring Equinox, so from that date on the daylight hours get longer. In pre-Christian times, this day was known as the ‘Feast of Lights’ and celebrated the...

 I’ve been pondering the words of the apostle Paul where he says, ‘I press on towards the goal’ (Philippians 3:14). It suggests to me taking one step at a time, and simply keeping moving in the right direction with discipline and determination. This reminds me of the great Bible translator Willian Carey who said of...

Here is a thought on a verse of Scripture from the encounter of Jesus with a man described as a ‘rich, young ruler’. This man was keen to follow Jesus, but when told he must share his wealth with the poor decided it was too much to ask, and he went away sorrowful. In this...

(Micah 7:19) The Bible is very expressive when it comes to speaking about how God can forgive our sins. It uses many descriptions to tell us how our sins are both forgiven and forgotten. Here is a sample of these great promises. Our sins are  ‘forgiven,’ (Ps. 32:5); ‘washed thoroughly’ and ‘blotted out’ (Ps. 51:2,...

Looking to the New Year From the Vicar Reflected Faith Series – Taking Down Christmas There’s more with us than with them!! The reality of faith in God Christian Basics Get fit for 2022! God’s fragrance – do people catch a whiff of it on you? ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham considers 2022.   Looking...

The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus, who is depicted as having two faces. As we look back on a difficult year dominated by the pandemic, how should we look forward to 2022 with fresh hope? The apostle Paul writes: ‘But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining...

The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus, who is depicted as having two faces. As we look back on a difficult year dominated by the pandemic, how should we look forward to 2022 with fresh hope? The apostle Paul writes: ‘But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining...