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The heart of worship

Stephanie Yao Mon 8 Jan 2024 6:53 GMT

We sang this song many times in the 2000s. I loved its beautiful melody. However, I was only convicted by the lyrics' meaning and challenge when I slowed down, saying each word aloud.

In praise of 'bus stop theology'

Peter Crumpler | Mon 8 Jan 2024 5:54 GMT

In our busy, rushing-around world, there are many people out there who are just longing for a chat.
Why do some Christians celebrate Christmas on 7 January?

Neil Rees | Sun 7 Jan 2024 5:58 GMT

Across most of the Orthodox world, many millions of people celebrate Christmas on 7 January. This is the story...
Who were the magi remembered by the Church at Epiphany?

Neil Rees | Sat 6 Jan 2024 6:57 GMT

Epiphany on January 6 recalls the visit of Magi, or wise men, to the infant Jesus. It falls on the 12th day after Christmas and brings the Christmas season to a close. But who were the wise men that are remembered on this day?
What is Epiphany and why do we celebrate it?

Neil Rees | Sat 6 Jan 2024 6:45 GMT

At Epiphany, we remember the wise men who came to find Jesus. This is the story...
Spiritual warfare

John Lemmon | Wed 3 Jan 2024 5:34 GMT

The devil is the great tempter and he puts temptations before us all the time.
If you could pray one prayer, what would it be?

Jeremy Dover | Wed 3 Jan 2024 5:23 GMT

If you were at the Western Wall and wanted to write one prayer to stick in the rocks, what would it be?
Do you see the grace in Deuteronomy?

Jessica McPherson | Wed 3 Jan 2024 5:16 GMT

You might have also thought Deuteronomy was dry or even worse, that it was just a book full of dreadful rules but if you zoom out you see a glorious picture of God's grace and care and how it all fits into the big picture of Jesus coming to set all things right and that is why I find Deuteronomy not dry or dreadful but delightful!
Faith focus: Navigating the New Year with help from the Bible

Duncan Williams | Sun 31 Dec 2023 10:04 GMT

In the Christian tradition, this annual reset can hold a particular significance, serving as an opportune moment to rededicate oneself to a life guided by faith and spiritual principles.
When Jesus himself was a refugee from the holy land

Neil Rees | Fri 29 Dec 2023 6:16 GMT

As we watch the news of people fleeing the holy land, it reminds us that Jesus himself was also a refugee from that area. This is the story...
What are the Twelve Days of Christmas?

Neil Rees | Tue 26 Dec 2023 11:29 GMT

There is a well-known Christmas song called the Twelve Days of Christmas. Some people think it is steeped in biblical allegories. This is the story ...
Understanding the miracle at the heart of Christmas

Martin Davie | Mon 25 Dec 2023 9:36 GMT

In the miracle of the virginal conception, human striving and activity are set aside in favour of the activity of God to signify the truth that human beings cannot save themselves.
What was the Census that took Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?

Neil Rees | Sun 24 Dec 2023 12:03 GMT

In the Christmas narrative Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem because of a census. This is the story ...