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Found in Jesus
Ironically, a kind and well-meaning Muslim gentleman inadvertently pointed me to Jesus in an attempt to dissuade me from exploring Christianity. Until that point, Jesus had not been on my agenda. Tell a child not to do something and what do they do? I went straight home and dug out a dusty Bible I…
Glyn Jones
Yearning for more
Today we live in a world of much greater uncertainty, chaos and fear. Few are saying that life is good, economically or politically. A job for life is a thing of the past. Politics changes by the hour, let alone the day or the week. I have no idea who will be Prime Minister, or even which party…
Peter Lynas
Church from the outside
Its vision is clear, but it struggles to communicate that vision: “Our noticeboard and signage was badly damaged during a storm in 2017,” explains the vicar. “Our current display is poor quality, broken and uninviting to visitors and passers-by. We urgently need a noticeboard to ensure those who…
Jo Swinney
Our ever-present hope
In challenging and uncomfortable times, this should bring comfort because we know that God is not fazed by the circumstances we are facing. We can look to history and remember that the church has navigated far more turbulent times in past. We can look to the church across the world which…
Danny Webster
Steve Clifford: My last 'last word'
When I arrived on the 1 of April (yes, that really was my start date) in 2009, I did so with some trepidation, but also a deep conviction that it was God who had called me to this role. And with that call came a promise of His equipping to fulfil it. It seems highly appropriate that this edition of…
Steve Clifford
Policy briefings
We work together with member organisations, elected representatives, government advisers and legal experts to advocate for policies that enable society to flourish and reflect the values of love, freedom, justice and truth. Government policy affects us all, and well-informed engagement is crucial.
Psalms of Ascents devotional series
The Psalms (or Songs) of Ascents, are a set of Psalms that come in the second half of the Psalter (Psalms 120-134). They are traditionally associated with pilgrims making the journey to Jerusalem for one of the great festivals in the Temple. Like the other Psalms, they cover the whole range of…
How to organise election hustings
If you are thinking about holding a hustings event, you will need to follow some rules. We’ve provided some key information that aims to help you understand these rules and provide helpful information to plan a hustings. You can read the Electoral Commission’s full hustings guide here.
Psalm 121
Psalm 120 is followed by a more famous one: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” The mountains could be seen as a source of stability. It’s where you would get your fortresses against attack, and also where…
Psalm 120
The Psalms of Ascent begin at a low point. In a sense, this reflects the movement of the Psalter itself: most of the psalms of lament are found in the first half of the book; most of the psalms of praise in the second. You might say that the book itself is a pilgrimage, or an ascent. Here, though,…
Christians Against Poverty appoints new CEO
After more than 20 years at the forefront of helping those in debt and poverty across the UK, he will become the leader of the church he attends with his family in Bradford.Paula Stringer, who joined as executive director a year ago from a senior role at the BBC, has stepped into his shoes as UK…
Marianne Clough
Northern Ireland abortion regime consultation released
On Tuesday 5 November the UK Government announced a consultation on a proposed abortion framework for Northern Ireland. The proposals go well beyond what the Government was required to do by the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 and existing laws in GB and Ireland. Peter Lynas, NI…
Stewardship teams up with Kingdom Bank
The group acquiring Kingdom Bank hope that this change of ownership will facilitate even greater church growth and Christian ministry through the services provided by the bank. Christians, churches and charities will have access to a wider range of financial services and products across the two…
Lynda Martin
Psalm 122
If these Psalms are about pilgrimage, this Psalm describes a successful conclusion: “Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.” Perhaps it was sung at the end of the road, or on the way to the city in expectation of it. Like the Psalms, the New Testament urges us to look ahead to the end of…
