You have requested access to previous issues, but you are not logged in to an active account! Please log in or validate/update your account to access back issues.
Found 10 resource(s) in 'Looking at God', for June 2026.
Looking at God (all articles) for June 2026
Celebrating Fathers From the Vicar What’s the Big Idea? – an Introduction to the Books of the Bible: Colossians The Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony Giving thanks for fathers Reflected Faith Series: The Creed (Part 2) The story behind the HYMN: Lord, for the years Jacob: the man who encountered the holiness of God Peaceful mind... (3078 words)Celebrating Fathers
‘If you want to know how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much they make of the thought of being God’s child and having God as their Father.’ (J I Packer, Knowing God) This month we celebrate the importance of fathers on Father’s Day. Unlike Mothering Sunday, this doesn’t have a distinctly Christian... (306 words)From the Vicar
‘If you want to know how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much they make of the thought of being God’s child and having God as their Father.’ (J I Packer, Knowing God) This month we celebrate the importance of fathers on Father’s Day. Unlike Mothering Sunday, this doesn’t have a distinctly Christian... (305 words)What’s the Big Idea? – an Introduction to the Books of the Bible: Colossians
This month we return to look at the books of the New Testament. Many today are asking: ‘How does Jesus uniquely reveal God to us? This question lies at the heart of Paul’s letter to the Colossians. The church in Colossae was a fruit of his three years ministry in Ephesus (52-55 AD). Paul went... (280 words)The Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony
‘They’re called deadly because they lead to the death of the soul.’ (Richard Newhauser). This month we are looking at Gluttony. Which food do we find hardest to resist? It is reported that 66% of adults in the UK are overweight or obese. Gluttony is indulgence to excess, usually involving food, but can also include... (289 words)Giving thanks for fathers
There is no finer sound in the world than your child calling you ‘daddy’, or ‘dad’. I love it! And as I look around our neighbourhood, dads today are far more involved in their children’s lives than when I was a child. Pushing prams, holding hands while out on a walk, bathing, playing games. Dads... (440 words)Reflected Faith Series: The Creed (Part 2)
Last month we considered where the Creed is placed within the service. This month let’s think about what is in the Creed(s). It’s important to know that the earliest known Creed, which is still substantially used today was first found in a letter from around AD 341. This is known today as the Apostles’ Creed because... (316 words)Jacob: the man who encountered the holiness of God
Have you ever had a dramatic turning point in your life? Was there an incident, a meeting or something you saw or read which profoundly changed you? The Old Testament character Jacob had a dream, which changed his life. One night, in the region of Luz, a Canaanite city, Jacob had a dream. He saw... (334 words)The story behind the HYMN: Lord, for the years
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided, urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way, sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided: Lord for the years, we bring our thanks today. Lord, for that word, the word of life which fires us, speaks to our hearts and sets our souls... (445 words)Peaceful mind in June
June is a time when we tend to spend more time outside, and probably see more of other people… A man that has friends must show himself friendly… Proverbs 18:24 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people but love your neighbour as yourself. I am the Lord. – Leviticus 19:18,34 How good and pleasant... (88 words)
That's all in this category for this month - want more? Click here to view all items in this category (for any month).