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Inspirational and devotional articles to encourage your readers in their faith.
- There is a story of an old farmer who always prayed the same prayer at his church meeting. ‘Lord, prop us up on our leanin’ side’. After hearing this many times, his minister asked him one day quite what he meant. The famer replied: “Well, it’s like this… I’ve got an old barn out in...Lord, prop us up!
- I asked God for strength, that I might achieve, I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health, that I might do greater things, I was given infirmity, that I might do better things. I asked for riches, that I might be happy, I was given poverty, that I...The Soldier’s Prayer
- Understanding the Bible From the Vicar Psalm 90 What is the origin of evil spirits? Who authorised the Bible, anyway? Why are you facing such a temptation? Struggling towards relinquishment (part 1) Don’t ‘go it alone’ ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham considers the authority of the Bible. Understanding the Bible As we acknowledge Bible Sunday...Looking at God (all articles) for October 2020
- As we acknowledge Bible Sunday this month, it’s a good opportunity to ask the question: why should I read the Bible? The Bible is the world’s best-selling book of all time. However, it isn’t one book, but a library of 66 books, composed by some 44 writers over a period of 1500 years in a...Understanding the Bible
- As we acknowledge Bible Sunday this month, it’s a good opportunity to ask the question: why should I read the Bible? The Bible is the world’s best-selling book of all time. However, it isn’t one book, but a library of 66 books, composed by some 44 writers over a period of 1500 years in a...From the Vicar – Understanding the Bible
- Halloween is the month of ghosts and witches and evil spirits. Have you ever wondered where evil spirits come from, and how we are to view the unseen world of evil and occultism? The Bible tells us that evil spirits come from the created angelic order. They were not created as evil beings, for all...What is the origin of evil spirits?
- Question: If it was the Church that finally decided which books should be included in the Bible, then isn’t the Church the top authority? Answer: No; the Bible produced the Church, not the Church the Bible. This is the real issue: what caused a book to be accepted within the ‘Canon’ of Scripture? (Greek: kanon,...Who authorised the Bible, anyway?
- ‘Happy is the man who doesn’t give in and do wrong when he is tempted, for afterwards he will get …his reward.’ James 1:12 Are you facing a temptation of some sort? It is easy to think of it as a bad thing. But it can become a stepping-stone rather than a stumbling block. Just...Why are you facing such a temptation?
- I confess, I am a petrolhead. I don’t have the dosh to buy the cars that truly quicken the pulse, but buying and selling at the tragic end of the market as I do, I get a lot of pleasure from cars with toys – rear view cameras, wing mirrors which fold in when you...Struggling towards relinquishment (part 1)
- If you are helping others at this time, remember to still leave space and time for yourself. Going the extra mile for other people all the time will only ensure one thing; your collapse. Work in teams. Even the Good Samaritan did not attempt to help the injured man all on his own; he brought...Don’t ‘go it alone’
- What’s in your hand? Psalm 23 – a psalm for the pandemic The Spirit of Fruitiness HYMN:The story behind … ABIDE WITH ME Don’t chase what isn’t there Feel the tug A grain of sand at a time Don’t allow the modern culture to rule your life ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham considers our personal...Looking at God (all articles) for September 2020
- September is usually the time when we get back to our normal routines after the summer break. With the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s very different this year! However, it is still a good time to consider how God can use us to make a real difference in our workplace, school, family, friends and community. He...What’s in your hand?