Call to Him when He is near
A fresh start is needed; habits become novel approaches; the familiar is looked at with a fresh perspective, as if we were not only seeing G-d’s creation, but also ourselves, for the very first time.
A fresh start is needed; habits become novel approaches; the familiar is looked at with a fresh perspective, as if we were not only seeing G-d’s creation, but also ourselves, for the very first time.
We thirst for peace in an anxious world. We thirst for purpose in lives that can often feel uncertain. We thirst for love, acceptance and hope that will not disappear when circumstances change. Ultimately, we thirst for God Himself because we were created to know Him.
Today is Father’s Day. When we think about fathers, we often focus on their role as providers, protectors and guides. We recognise the importance of fathers in supporting their families emotionally, socially and financially. These things matter greatly. But there is another responsibility that is even more significant: the spiritual leadership of the family.
Father’s Day means different things to different people. For some, it's a day to celebrate. For others, it's a quiet ache or a painful reminder. Whether you're searching for a last-minute gift, avoiding the day entirely, or somewhere in between, this day offers a meaningful moment to reflect on the love of our Heavenly Father.
Easter may have passed, but some figures in the story stay with us long after the day itself. One of those is Simon of Cyrene - a man who appears for only a moment, says nothing, and then disappears. And yet, his story carries lessons we can hold onto all year round.
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on poor judges and famine through the lens of the book of Ruth.
The fruits of the Spirit are the virtues that are produced in the life of a believer through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Pentecost - a special day in the Christian calendar that many Christians may have heard of, but do not always fully understand. Yet Pentecost is incredibly important, because it is deeply connected to the work of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.
There are certain words we use so often in church that we rarely stop to think about them. “Amen” is one of those words. But what does it actually mean and why do Christians say it?
Scripture repeatedly shows that God works through representatives, and the spiritual consequences of their actions often extend far beyond their individual lives.
The reality is we cannot fully trust ourselves. We are not always strong, faithful, or unwavering. Relying solely on ourselves is like building a house on shifting sand - it won’t hold (Matthew 7:24-27).
24 February is St Matthias’s Day. Matthias is known as “the 13th apostle”, but who was he and what do we know about him? This is the story …