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This month should see the start of the Tokyo Olympics, having been postponed from last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. A number of New Testament letters refer to Olympic sport including Hebrews: ‘Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin...

This month we are looking at the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). This familiar story tells of a man who is mugged on the road between Jerusalem and Jericho and rescued by a Samaritan. Jesus tells it in response to a lawyer’s question, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” When Jesus...

Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken Formed thee for His own abode. On the rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation’s walls surrounded, Thou may’st smile at all thy foes.   See, the streams of living waters, Springing from...

Most of us have been in situations where we are not in control, and we don’t know how to feel or how to react to our situation. We need help. The most valuable gift you can have at those times – is time itself. Time to be ‘listened to’. Really listened to. But it is...

I have had my walking boots for a few years now, and they have been faithful companions. We have walked many miles together during that time, on my daily walks as well as on holiday. They are partly responsible for my physical recovery after Covid-19, so they have a place in my heart. They fit...

Does this month spell the end of school, college, or even a job, for you?  Then congratulations are in order: you have completed a significant step! Now it’s time to decide your next step. The dictionary defines ‘step’ as a physical movement that advances you in a desired direction. You ‘step’ forward in order to...

The story is told of a college graduation where there were a large number of graduates waiting to receive their degrees. Speed was of the essence, and so as the Chancellor presented their diplomas, he simply smiled each time and whispered: “Congratulations, keep moving.” It’s actually good advice for all of life, and for your...

A young mother writes: It is always busy in our home, as we have four young children running about. But one particular Sunday afternoon James, my four-year-old kept following me about very closely. He was on my heels every time I turned around, and after nearly falling over him several times, I lost patience. ‘Whatever...

The Parable of the Great Banquet From the Vicar Barnabas the Encourager Reflected Faith:  Sit and be Still Wake up! The story behind the HYMN: ‘Lord for the years’ Grace – God’s kindness towards us First, you simply have to be willing to listen ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham considers our priorities in life. The...

One thing that we’ve probably missed over the past year is parties. Well, this month should enable us to party again! Lots of Jesus’ parables focus on parties, as they are a picture of the joy, hope and life of the kingdom of God. The parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14: 15-24) challenges us...

One thing that we’ve probably missed over the past year is parties. This month should enable us to party again! Lots of Jesus’ parables focus on parties, as they are a picture of the joy, hope and life of the kingdom of God. The parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14: 15-24) challenges us not...

This month we remember the life of St Barnabas. His real name was Joseph, a wealthy Levite from Cyprus. However, he is known by his nickname ‘Son of Encouragement’ (Acts 4:36). Throughout Acts we see him encouraging others in different ways. He was an example of generous giving (Acts 4:36-7), when he sold property and...