Life

Growing or stagnating
Growing or stagnating

God has a plan for our lives, and there's always something he wants us working on. Are we working on it though?

Trusting God means not worrying
Trusting God means not worrying

God isn't my personal steward, to do or to act according to my will. If I was going to learn how to trust Him, I would have to do it His way, not mine.

Free Christmas Nativity movie showing in UK cinemas
Free Christmas Nativity movie showing in UK cinemas

Turning Point said it wanted to bring the Nativity story to life "particularly for the growing number of people across the UK who have little or no understanding of why Christmas is celebrated at all".

Many religious 'Nones' believe in God or a higher power, study finds
Many religious 'Nones' believe in God or a higher power, study finds

A new report by Theos finds a broad mix of spiritual beliefs even among those who claim not to have any faith.

Sunday evening exhaustion
Sunday evening exhaustion

Rather than being replenished by Sundays, it's easy to feel drained. But All Nations Ilford has some handy tips to help you avoid this!

We are never alone
We are never alone

There are times in our lives when we feel alone and we feel as if our struggles are too much. During these times Abba wants us to know that he is ever present, no matter how we feel.

In memory of Barry Kissell: a balanced man
In memory of Barry Kissell: a balanced man

The passing of a fellow Christian worker, particularly after long years of service, brings mixed feelings. There is the inevitable sadness but also a curious sense of fulfilment: the awareness of a life lived; a race well run; of 'mission accomplished'.

Tim Keller on how cancel culture and the therapeutic age have created a 'crisis' around forgiveness
Tim Keller on how cancel culture and the therapeutic age have created a 'crisis' around forgiveness

"We live in a culture where people don't do face-to-face stuff ... they don't know how to deal with conflict or disagreement."

Needing more than Jesus
Needing more than Jesus

The math does not make sense, but the truth of the equation is essential: when you add to Jesus, you actually subtract from Him.

Drink water and mind my business
Drink water and mind my business

In order to effectively pour into the lives of others we must drink our own spiritual water, which Jesus gives.

Thoughts from a bride-to-be
Thoughts from a bride-to-be

I am one month away from marrying the love of my life and stepping into an entirely new season of this big adventure God has blessed me so beautifully with.

The benefits of seeking discomfort
The benefits of seeking discomfort

The world might push the messages of convenience and comfort in the pursuit of capitalism, but what do we really need?

Living a life of true worship
Living a life of true worship

Regardless of our professed spirituality, or lack thereof, our behaviours point to our object of worship.

Who am I?
Who am I?

As followers of Jesus seeking His way in a fast changing secular world, knowing who we really are, is everything.

Nearly half of Gen Z-ers have a mental condition - study
Nearly half of Gen Z-ers have a mental condition - study

The most frequently cited conditions were anxiety and depression.

From death and decay, to renewal and hope
From death and decay, to renewal and hope

God's plan for salvation and redemption not only concerns us and our spiritual well-being but also our bodies and all of creation!