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Dying for understanding
How well do you know yourself and your context?
Paul knew who he was and what he was called to because of God's grace in his life. As we show the grace and love of God to people around us we can look forward to seeing many lives changed as the Spirit of God works through our lives. |
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Understanding ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
'Comparable to a car being driven with the brakes on; eventually the stress and tension within the system causes something to overheat or breakdown.' If that description of ME/CFS resonates and you or someone you know are experiencing CFS you will find information here that will bring hope. See below for John's latest podcast on ME/CFS and links to further reading.
HCC Podcast 7: Understanding ME/CFS
Shealan is conducting a series of interviews with John to explore the importance of understanding yourself and some of the mental and emotional health issues we face. In this podcast John outlines the root causes of ME/CFS and he and Shealan discuss how to help yourself, or help a friend or family member who is experiencing CFS.
'Comparable to a car being driven with the brakes on; eventually the stress and tension within the system causes something to overheat or breakdown.' If that description of ME/CFS resonates and you or someone you know are experiencing CFS you will find information here that will bring hope. See below for John's latest podcast on ME/CFS and links to further reading.
HCC Podcast 7: Understanding ME/CFS
Shealan is conducting a series of interviews with John to explore the importance of understanding yourself and some of the mental and emotional health issues we face. In this podcast John outlines the root causes of ME/CFS and he and Shealan discuss how to help yourself, or help a friend or family member who is experiencing CFS.
Click to visit our 'Understanding ME/CFS' page to explore this subject further - and here to listen to our previous podcasts.
Arrangements whilst church meetings are suspended
We meet together as a church via Zoom each Sunday morning from 10.00-11.00am. You would be very welcome to join us - click here if you would like to receive an invitation to join our Zoom meetings. Our Sunday talks will continue to be recorded and we aim to upload them by Saturday evening of each week.
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We have built a resource of links to the worship songs we sing on a Sunday morning. This week we sang -
We have built a resource of links to the worship songs we sing on a Sunday morning. This week we sang -
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Standing strong
The spring flowers in the tubs on Merle's patio were still standing upright after a night of strong winds and rain, causing Merle to reflect upon how we face challenges in life. Click the picture of the flowers above to read.
The opportunist
Visiting the harbour at Southwold is one of Merle's pleasures. As she watched the gulls and terns feeding on the beach recently, Merle reflected upon the benefit of seizing worthwhile opportunities. Click the picture of the gulls to read Merle's reflection.
The Letter to the Hebrews - in the style of the Psalmist
Graham has summarised the Letter to the Hebrews, written as a psalm. It's another excellent summary and well worth a read - click the picture above.
Happy children
We are developing the 'Understanding family' section of our website and will be adding new articles regularly. In her latest article on understanding children Merle shares five 'S's' which form the building blocks to raising happy children who are secure in their own identity.
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Breaking patterns
Are there times when you feel like you're fighting a losing battle?
In his latest Insight John outlines practical steps that we can take in those times when we feel overwhelmed. Click the picture of the heron above to read. What is the truth?
It can be hard to know what to believe in the light of fake news and misinterpretation of data. In his latest article for the Halesworth Community News, John writes about the importance of knowing the truth about Jesus' resurrection.
Uncertainty
Do you feel like there are 'waves and breakers' sweeping over you?
In his Bible Insight on Psalm 42:7 John encourages us to find God in that place. Click the picture above to read and see below for John's book 'Insights from the Bible'. 'Insights from the Bible'
by John Sparkes 'Insights from the Bible', a compilation of the Bible Insights that John has written over the past 5 years, is now available in print. The book is priced at £5.99 + £2.00 post and packing. Click here for payment details and to order your copy.
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Bible study
Our Bible study on 7th April 2021 was on the important subject of 'Prayer'. Our previous study topic was 'What really happened at the Fall in the Garden?' Click here for details and recordings of the studies.
Prayer
In what ways does how we feel about ourselves affect our prayer life? Following our latest bible study on prayer Julie answers this question from her own experience. Click the picture above to read Julie's thoughts.
'The breath in our lungs'
Laura shares her thoughts on the Holy Spirit - sometimes referred to as the 'breath of God' - who is ever-present
in our lives. Click the picture of the dandelion clock to read. 'Understanding Yourself'
by John Sparkes 
'Understanding Yourself' is a temperament manual which contains helpful insights that will help you understand why you think and feel the way you do.
It is an e-book, available via Amazon for just over £7.00 - click the picture above to go to the Amazon website. 
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