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Faithful Father, As the leaves change colour and fall we are reminded of life’s changing seasons. We become aware that time passes more quickly than we expect or plan for. Help us to make the most of each day You give us – and to be thankful. Thank you that through all the changing seasons...

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and live [walk] a life of love…, Ephesians 5:1 Walking is one of Paul’s favourite images to describe the Christian life.  In Ephesians Paul uses it to describe our transformation from walking ‘in transgressions and sins’ to walking in ‘good works, which God prepared in advance for...

How could Solomon with all God had given, A kingdom and wisdom, great riches besides, Fail to faithfully follow his Lord? – But seeking pleasure he turned aside. A wonderful temple he had constructed, With cedars from Lebanon and Ophir’s gold, Even Sheba’s queen travelled to see The wonder and splendour of what had been...

Share a Meal – share hope China – persecution of Christians soars as new laws kick in What the UK Church looks like in 2018 Say a ‘thank you’ prayer at home Share a little light this Halloween Seven reasons why our churches need more men ** Editor:  This scheme offers good ideas for Harvest...

To St Luke, a Gentile, we owe the beautifully written Gospel of Luke, and the Book of Acts.  He was a Greek physician, a disciple of St Paul, a companion on some of his missionary journeys, and an inspired writer. Luke’s gospel focuses on the compassion of Christ. His gospel contains some of the most...

It was: 400 years ago, on 29th Oct 1618 that Sir Walter Raleigh died.  This famous English explorer, writer, poet and courtier was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth 1. Well known for popularising tobacco in England. Executed for treason by King James 1 (mainly to appease the Spanish). 100 years ago, on 1st Oct 1918...

Churches traditionally celebrate Harvest in the autumn. In times past, Harvest was a major festival celebrated in villages and towns across the country. HOPE wants to put Harvest back at the centre of church and community life as a season with an extra focus on hospitality and generosity. Harvest is a celebration of all the good...

When you are out and about on the road far from home, ever feel tempted to pop in and explore an unfamiliar church?  If so, think of Donatus as your patron saint – and beware.  You don’t know what you may be letting yourself in for…. In 829 Donatus, an Irish monk, had completed a...

God, whose love is never failing Look with mercy upon me; My transgressions I’m bewailing – Wash my soul’s iniquity! Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy Set my guilty spirit free! Lord, I’ve sinned against You only – Done what’s evil in Your sight. Yet great wisdom You have shown me Shown what’s just and...

October 1918 was the month when both sides, in their different ways, decided that they had had enough war. The Germans, following their defeat at Amiens, no longer had any hope of a strong negotiating position in peace talks, let alone victory. Their economy was struggling, and morale was low. The Allies, now sure of...

It is now eight months since tough new restrictions on religious freedom came into force across China. Release International, which supports Christians under pressure around the world, says persecution has been rising dramatically. According to Release partner Bob Fu, the persecution of Christians in China is now at the highest level since the Cultural Revolution....

Do you value your Bible?  If so, Felix of Thibiuca (247 – 303) is a good patron saint for you.  The year was 303, and Diocletian was emperor in Rome.  In February of that year he decided that Christians were NOT a good thing. So he issued an edict:  all copies of the Christian Scriptures...