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Inspirational and devotional articles to encourage your readers in their faith.
- Do you ever worry that your past failings mean that God will not accept you now? Some of us have done many things which we regret – things that have caused us, or others, great pain. We’ve given our children short shrift, we’ve betrayed our marriage partners, we’ve been dishonest at work, we’ve been ruthlessly...Have you done something which haunts you?
- There are some people who inspire you to be all you can as a Christian. When you meet one of these, it is a good idea to stay near them, and learn all you can from them. We are affected by the people whom we spend time with – pray that you will meet people...Look for good pasture – spend time with good people
- The Lord is my Shepherd – THAT’S RELATIONSHIP! I shall not want – THAT’S SUPPLY! He maketh me to lie down in green pastures – THAT’S REST! He leadeth me beside still waters – THAT’S REFRESHMENT! He restoreth my soul – THAT’S HEALING! He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness – THAT’S GUIDANCE! For...What Psalm 23 is really all about
- Lent Fasting From the Vicar Love in action! Where is love? Getting married soon? I believe, help my unbelief Lent – a good time to deepen your prayer life It’s all in the spelling… Have a purpose for your life! ** Editor: The Rev Paul Hardingham considers self-discipline during Lent. Lent Fasting This month...Looking at God (all articles) for February 2020
- This month sees the start of Lent, the season of penitence, self-examination and fasting running up to Easter. Fasting can be a neglected discipline, but it plays an important part in the Christian life. Jesus began His earthly ministry by fasting in the wilderness for 40 days and He taught His disciples to fast (i.e....Lent Fasting
- This month sees the start of Lent, the season of penitence, self-examination and fasting running up to Easter. Fasting can be a neglected discipline, but it plays an important part in the Christian life. Jesus began His earthly ministry by fasting in the wilderness for 40 days and He taught His disciples to fast (i.e....From the Vicar
- The writer Gary Chapman describes the 5 ‘love languages’ as words of encouragement, quality time, gifts, acts of service and touch. Do you have a preferred ‘language of love’? With the approach of St Valentines’ Day, let’s ask: what is God’s love language? ‘Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with...Love in action!
- In this month, when we celebrate St Valentine’s Day, this poignant question is one many people will be asking, especially the young and hopeful. Perhaps you remember these words from the beautiful song in Lionel Bart’s musical, Oliver? The young street boy Oliver Twist sings plaintively of his longing to find ‘someone who I can...Where is love?
- If you look up ‘marriage’ in the Penguin Book of Modern Humorous Quotations, you will find that Marriage sits between The Mafia and Martyrdom! Be that as it may, here are some thoughts for all those who are in love and getting married soon. Your wedding day is not an arrival. It is the start...Getting married soon?
- I was in a discussion recently as to whether or not a Christian can have doubts. The father in Mark’s story (9:17-27) speaks for many people. He knew that Jesus could heal his son, but just wasn’t quite sure if He would. Doubt comes in many forms. It may be intellectual, a form of wrestling...I believe, help my unbelief
- Lent is a time to take stock of ourselves spiritually. This includes setting aside extra time for prayer. Here are some helpful things to remember as you settle down to it: People have been praying since Adam had a grandson named Enosh. The Bible tells us (Genesis 4:26) that it was during his days when...Lent – a good time to deepen your prayer life
- G – God R – ran A – alongside C – carrying E – everythingIt’s all in the spelling…