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How far do you walk each day?   15 minutes to and from work or the bus stop?  As a parent how far do you ask your child to walk? For families now fleeing South Sudan for Uganda, the distance is very different:  they have a 250-mile trip on foot, taking with them only what they...

Question:  What scares most Christians? Easy:  The thought of inviting their friends and family to church with them. But suppose we all got together, and did it as a national initiative?  And so it is that the UK’s first National Weekend of Invitation was planned. It will take place Friday 15th to Sunday 17th June...

‘Faith in Politics’ has been called an ‘exciting’ new podcast series that features guests discussing topics from current affairs that link in with faith, has been launched by the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). The podcast is aimed at JPIT’s existing supporters and activists, but aims to also appeal to a younger audience, thanks to...

Looking at You HOME FREED: the theology of de-cluttering – Part 4:  How Much is Enough? Beware too much technology too young What is the worst kind of boss to have?   Beware video game addiction Birthday work-outs Big change at meal-times Mind the me-factor When do you grow up? Working too hard?  An odd way...

The road to Emmaus – one of the best short stories in the world The story of the two disciples walking the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus on the first Easter day is ‘one of the immortal short stories of the world’ (W. Barclay). Their encounter with the risen Christ is also a model for...

What is God like? Christians believe that the planet on which we live is not here by accident. The progress of the universe from a particle of matter to a human being living in the vast expanses of space was brought about by the plan of God. The Bible describes God as: Everywhere God doesn’t...

News General Synod welcomes move towards communion with Methodist Church General Synod backs motion to tackle food waste Thy Kingdom Come – time to reach out to our communities THY KINGDOM COME prayer movement is back – and growing like wildfire Plastic Challenge not just for Lent The Royal British Legion launches THE SILENT SOLDIER Pursue...

Looking at Your Church Billy Graham – a godly man with a simple message  AGMs: Don’t miss out!! Top four myths about mission – Myth two: Mission is primarily a western thing Is there a seconder?  A Christian Pioneer for Women Not many came  Read us a Bible Story! Nominal Christians ** Editor:  This may...

Looking at your Community All in the month of APRIL Diary of a Momentous Year: April 1918 – ‘Stand firm and fight it out’ Rivers of Blood? When Buckingham Palace opened Assassination of Martin Luther King Bonhoeffer and the Nazis When did you last visit your local library? ** Editor:  We continue our column that...

Prayers and Poems   On the first day of the week, in the evening Prayer for faith and freedom But who do you say I am?  A quiet life      The precious gift That tea-time smile   **   On the first day of the week, in the evening (John 20: 19-23)   Locked in,...

Quotes Editor:  Some of Billy Graham’s notable quotes Editor:  With Easter and the Resurrection in mind…. Editor:  with the end of one tax year and the start of a new one in mind….   ** Editor:    The American evangelist Billy Graham died in late February.  Here we look back on some of his notable quotes…...

Reviews Breathing Deep – life in the Spirit of Easter Facing Midlife – Bible readings for special times The Freedom of Years – ageing in perspective The Mirror that Speaks Back – looking at, listening to and reflecting your worth in Jesus Depressive Illness – the Curse of the Strong Dream of You – Let...