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The Church of England’s lead bishop on the environment has welcomed the news that the Government has set a stricter target on climate change. The Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury said: ”The UK can be proud to be setting an example by making this commitment to address the global climate emergency.  But commitment...

One of the most famous stories about Jesus is the calming of the storm (Luke 8:22-25). Of course, anyone could say that the wind stopped suddenly of its own accord, but the disciples were not fooled. They had seen a number of these ‘coincidences’ in Jesus’ ministry, and they weren’t about to ignore this one....

By Julia Golding & others, Lion Children, £5.99  Join Harriet, Darwin’s pet tortoise, and Milton, Schrodinger’s indecisive cat on a time-travelling quest of discovery, unravelling scientific exploration and religious beliefs and how they fit together. How did the universe start? Is there a God behind it all?  Take to the skies in this adventure and...

Going on holiday this month? Here is a quick check-list before you go Make sure all your doors, windows, sheds and garage are securely locked (with no neighbour’s cats inside). Make your home look occupied – mow the lawn before you go, leave a spare key with a neighbour who will pop in to turn...

By Bex Lewis, Lion, £8.99 Digital technology, social media, and online gaming are now a universal part of childhood. But are you worried about what your children might be doing online? Or who might try to contact them through Facebook or Twitter? Bex Lewis, an expert in social media and digital innovation, has written a...

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All in the month of JULY Walking on the moon in July 1969 Remembering Gerard Manley Hopkins   The absent-minded William Spooner Our friends across the pond Torch Trust celebrates 60 years of ministry Religious music is everywhere Does your holiday villa even exist? National ‘Don’t Step on a Bee’ Day is on 10th July...

As saints’ days do not change from year to year, most of these have appeared on this site before.  The one with an asterisk is new this year. For the first half of each year (Advent to Whitsuntide) our focus is on what God has done for man, particularly through sending us Jesus Christ.  But...

Stretched God Loves Me Always Retired and Inspired: making the most of our latter years Walking with Pain Noah and the Great Big Boat Neither Bomb Nor Bullet: Benjamin Kwashi, the Archbishop they just couldn’t kill ** Stretched By Emma Rutland, Authentic, £9.99 “I wondered where God was in all of this. My world was...

It was: 200 years ago, on 2nd July 1819 that the Cotton Mills and Factories Act 1819 was passed in Britain.  It placed restrictions on the number of hours children could work in cotton mills. It was virtually unenforceable and had little effect, but it paved the way for later legislation. 175 years ago, on...

By Emma Rutland, Authentic, £9.99 “I wondered where God was in all of this. My world was colourless and dark. The rainbow of promise I yearned for was nowhere in sight. The word ‘traumatised’ barely even scratched the surface of how I felt.” As Emma Rutland’s dreams of a normal, happy family life with husband...

If you are thinking of turning your back on wealth and privilege, in order to do something you feel God is calling you to do, St Theobald (1017 – 1066) may be the saint for you.   He was born into an aristocratic family at Provins in France.  But he became a hermit with a fellow...