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Gracious, loving Father, Thank you for the wonderful reality of Jesus’ resurrection on that first Easter Day. Thank you that, because Jesus is alive, life has meaning and purpose. When we don’t understand why some things happen, when life is difficult, when we are struggling through pain and loss, help us to know your risen...

Catherine of Siena, who was born 1347, should be the patron saint of anyone who has grown up in a large family, and mastered the two vital skills for survival:  how to stand up for yourself, and how to make peace with others. Catherine had siblings!  At least 19 of them.  Her father was a...

Talking Jesus course gives Christians a new voice to share faith A testimony from the Rwandan genocide Spring Harvest turns 40 Signs & Symbols:  Holy oil, and even more holy oil The most popular books used in preaching Calls for a comprehensive Rural Strategy Pray for our nation! ** Editor:  Your readers may wish to...

Church of England leaders have called for long-term steps to improve resilience among children and young people, as well as those working in schools, as the Government announced a new five-fold plan for character education. Speaking at the recent Church of England’s National Education Conference, The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, said: “What students will...

(Acrostic poem where the first letter of each line spells the word EASTER) Even though the darkness raged And all was still, the sun had gone Still they shouted their abuse Taunting Him –‘ you’re not God’s Son!   Elijah hasn’t rescued you, Renounce your claim, you’re just like me, Everyone can see you hang...

“Now I feel confident talking about my walk with Jesus.” That’s the verdict of Paula, a Yorkshire mum who has been on the Talking Jesus course and has been inspired to speak up. She is not alone. The course is giving ordinary Christians across an extraordinary range of denominations, ethnicities and backgrounds, a new voice...

The Rwandan genocide began 25 years ago this month, in April 1994.  The Rev Antoine Rutasiyrie, now the pastor of a large church in Kigali, recalls the beginning of that terrible 100 days, when up to one million Tutsi were slaughtered by the Hutu. “My family were Tutsi and we lived in Kigali. We had...

Arise! Lift up your head, lift up your eyes. Do you not see? I don’t yet hold the prize but as hope’s dawning tints the darkened skies and I press on, Eventually I will take hold of that for which He took hold of me. By Helen Brocklehurst

Riding there, O can you see? As He rides triumphantly Son of David, can it be? Riding on a donkey! Come and sing, O Sing for joy! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna! Jesus comes – O sing for joy! Riding on a donkey! Waving palm-fronds as we run How we cheer to see Him come! For...

This month (April) the annual Christian conference Spring Harvest celebrates its 40th birthday.  Since it began in 1979, it has attracted more than one million guests to it various sites, which this year are Minehead, Harrogate and Skegness. “We have truly seen God’s blessing over the past 40 years,” says Peter Martin of Spring Harvest. ...

– how the Incarnation shapes Faith and Ministry By Chris Steed. IVP £12.99 The Identification Principle offers a new impetus to holistic and practical engagement by the church with our world. The author, an Anglican minister, is responsible for a large and innovative Christian social project on the edge of city centre, which is developing...

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