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Christ the King We call this life? Peace When Darkness Comes The Insomniac Owl Guy Fawkes Night ** Editor:  The last Sunday before Advent is the Sunday of Christ the King…. Christ the King (Luke 23:32-43) Scoffers at the Skull Place Pouring scorn On Christ the King. Criminals and soldiers mock As the shock of...

If you are longing for a nap, go ahead.  A recent study has found that people who enjoy a small number of daytime naps a week have only half the risk of life-threatening events such as heart attack or stroke. Researchers say that the reason may be because napping relieves stress, and thus aids cardiovascular...

Having a positive view on life can help you live longer.  A recent study has found that people who are optimistic are more likely to live to 85 or older. The study by the Boston University School of Medicine found that the most optimistic men and women have an 11 per cent to 15 per...

The morality of hunting has made the headlines in recent years, but here at least was one man who was converted while hunting.  Hubert (bishop, d 727 AD) was out on Good Friday hunting stag when he came across a stag with a crucifix between its antlers.  This so shook him that he converted to...

(Luke 23:32-43) Scoffers at the Skull Place Pouring scorn On Christ the King. Criminals and soldiers mock As the shock of the nails Pierce and penetrate The hope of a people, On the whole, Far away, A people who don’t know about distance. But one far-off one Comes close, Reaches for the kingdom As he...

Why should being a ‘lay’ person stop you from as full a ministry as being ordained?  Here is a saint for all lay people who suspect they can do as good a job…. Charles Borromeo was an Italian who lived in Milan from 1538 to 1584.   His uncle, Pope Pius IV, made him Archbishop of...

Two in five hospital patients never have any visitors, according to a recent survey. And a recent poll of 200 hospital nurses by the Royal Voluntary Service found that many nurses believe that the lack of social contact hampered patient recovery. People with no visitors are less likely to be stimulated by conversation, or move...

Free gifts for festive shoppers Does short term mission have an impact? Award for the Bible Society’s Youth Bible Supporting each other in our brokenness China orders churches to replace Ten Commandments with presidential quotes The destitute and despised Christian widows in Pakistan Nigeria now the ‘largest killing ground for Christians in the world’ **...

Sorry to nag you, but if you are middle-aged and sitting for more than nine hours a day, you are doubling your risk of early death.  But the solution is simple:  walking briskly for 24 minutes a day can help you extend your life. A recent study by the University of Leicester and the Norwegian...

We call this life, that is life’s preparation; We call this life, a little time of tears; But thank you God for this designed creation, A few short years? By Douglas Malloch

Families shopping this festive season will receive two great giveaways telling the Christmas story. HOPE Together, Bible Society and Speak Life are working with The Entertainer toy stores to help customers appreciate the reason for the season. The Entertainer chain is the UK’s largest independent toy retailer and each store has a nativity scene in...

A recent study by the Office for National Statistics has found that women tend to favour shorter commutes to work, while men are more likely to tolerate a longer journey to the office, if they get higher pay for the effort. This combination has tended to contribute to men doing more high-paid jobs, which in...