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This section contains the beginnings of articles on a variety of subjects written by members of the church as they seek to follow the Lord in their everyday lives. The aim is to produce a resource that will help us all in the daily challenges of living. These articles are in the process of development so please feel free to use the contact page to add your comments about any of the articles.
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Lockdown lessons - What have you learnt?
Julie has shared one of the important lessons she learnt during lockdown and the importance of not letting it get lost in the busyness of life.
What have you learnt during lockdown that you want to take forward with you - click here to add your contribution to our blog.
Julie has shared one of the important lessons she learnt during lockdown and the importance of not letting it get lost in the busyness of life.
What have you learnt during lockdown that you want to take forward with you - click here to add your contribution to our blog.
Love - the hardest work of all
As Christians we're all called to work full-time for the Lord. And what is that work? It's to love one another. Click the picture of the swan with her cygnets to read Jenny's thought-provoking and challenging article.
As Christians we're all called to work full-time for the Lord. And what is that work? It's to love one another. Click the picture of the swan with her cygnets to read Jenny's thought-provoking and challenging article.
Counting every blessing
Susan shares a few thoughts from last Sunday's Zoom church meeting when we sang 'Counting every blessing' by Rend Collective.
Susan shares a few thoughts from last Sunday's Zoom church meeting when we sang 'Counting every blessing' by Rend Collective.
The letter to the Hebrews - in the style of the Psalmist
Graham has summarised the Letter to the Hebrews, written in the style of a psalm.
Graham has summarised the Letter to the Hebrews, written in the style of a psalm.
'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.
Laura shares her thoughts on the Holy Spirit - sometimes referred to as the 'breath of God' - who is ever-present in our lives.
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.
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.
Job as per the Psalmist
Following a recent Bible study Graham has summarised the book of Job, written as a psalm.
Following a recent Bible study Graham has summarised the book of Job, written as a psalm.
Background noise
How do you stop the negative cycle of thoughts and feelings taking root? Julie writes about how to deal with negative thoughts and find God's peace in the midst of these challenging times.
How do you stop the negative cycle of thoughts and feelings taking root? Julie writes about how to deal with negative thoughts and find God's peace in the midst of these challenging times.
Sufficient for the day
Laura writes about the difference between cravings and need and challenges us to use this lockdown to trust that God will provide what we need for each day.
Laura writes about the difference between cravings and need and challenges us to use this lockdown to trust that God will provide what we need for each day.
Hope and Future
Laura writes about the hope for the future that has the power to change how we live in the present - in the midst of a 3rd lockdown.
Laura writes about the hope for the future that has the power to change how we live in the present - in the midst of a 3rd lockdown.
Grow in Christ
As she looked back over family photos from 2020 Kelly thought about how everyone has grown during 2020 and looked forward to 2021 with the phrase 'Grow in Christ'.
As she looked back over family photos from 2020 Kelly thought about how everyone has grown during 2020 and looked forward to 2021 with the phrase 'Grow in Christ'.
The menial tasks
Whilst out on a very muddy walk Jenny and her husband encountered a farmer clearing rubbish out of a ditch. Jenny reflects upon the fact that it's the menial, tedious, boring tasks of life that are so vital to people's wellbeing.
Whilst out on a very muddy walk Jenny and her husband encountered a farmer clearing rubbish out of a ditch. Jenny reflects upon the fact that it's the menial, tedious, boring tasks of life that are so vital to people's wellbeing.
Looking back - Looking forward
As Julie drove back to Suffolk on Boxing day she reflected on 2020 and started to look forward and think about the coming year and the words 'hope' and 'trust' came to mind.
As Julie drove back to Suffolk on Boxing day she reflected on 2020 and started to look forward and think about the coming year and the words 'hope' and 'trust' came to mind.
Faith and action - thoughts on the book of James
Phil shares his thoughts on James and how his understanding and appreciation of the relationship between faith and action has changed as he's matured in his Christian walk.
Phil shares his thoughts on James and how his understanding and appreciation of the relationship between faith and action has changed as he's matured in his Christian walk.
Our problems should not surprise us
Andy draws on his personal experiences, as someone with the Sanguine Melancholic temperament, of breaking free from established patterns of depressive thoughts and feelings, and offers practical advice and hope to others.
Andy draws on his personal experiences, as someone with the Sanguine Melancholic temperament, of breaking free from established patterns of depressive thoughts and feelings, and offers practical advice and hope to others.
Beauty from ashes
Richard recounts the story of a young waitress being rescued from a potentially embarrassing situation, which beautifully illustrates the gift of God's grace to each one of us.
Richard recounts the story of a young waitress being rescued from a potentially embarrassing situation, which beautifully illustrates the gift of God's grace to each one of us.
A different path
Jenny has written her thoughts following two recent Bible studies on 'How to discipline our minds' and shares her conclusions on the importance of choice.
Jenny has written her thoughts following two recent Bible studies on 'How to discipline our minds' and shares her conclusions on the importance of choice.
My vision for church
Julie writes about the vision for church which she has carried in her heart from being a young child, of church being a community where we can learn and grow and serve the Lord together.
Julie writes about the vision for church which she has carried in her heart from being a young child, of church being a community where we can learn and grow and serve the Lord together.
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