MAY is a month of vibrant transformation. All around us, nature springs to life – flowers bloom, trees bud, and gardens awaken from their winter rest. It’s a season that invites us to pause and reflect on God’s faithfulness. Just as He orchestrates the change of seasons, He is also carefully at work in the […]
Andy Bond, St Frances Mackworth, Derby Jon Tyson used this phrase talking about prayer, but I think it also applies to life more generally. All of us are being shaped/formed/discipled by someone and something. We are all changing year by year for better or worse. I am sure there are a mixture of feelings for 2024, […]
lan Toone, lay member of New Life Church Derby AS one year closes and another dawns, the transition provides a natural pause for reflection and renewal. It is an opportunity to look back on the blessings and challenges of the past year, offering gratitude to God for His faithfulness, and to prayerfully consider what lies […]
Matthew Hyde 20.12.24 I write this as we come to the end of another year, and amidst the absolute scheduling carnage that is the Christmas season, I’ve allowed myself some moments of reflection. Because over the last twelve months, there has been a common theme among the Christian communities I’m part of, a push to […]
Posted on November 1, 2024 Matt Hyde I’m one of those Christians who likes the idea of a liturgical calendar. There’s something about linking spiritual practice to the rhythms of the year that appeals to me, partly because of how that recognises God in the corners of life, but also because of its potential to re-enchant […]
Paul Fenton, World Prayer Centre The great revivalist Evan Roberts had a secret weapon as a prayer warrior. If we said the name Evan Roberts to you I’m sure your first reaction would be revivalist. As Christians, we are so intrigued by what took place in the early part of Evan’s life. Over a 100,000 […]
Serves 2 generously Ingredients 1 onion 1 fat clove of garlic or 2 smaller ones 1 tablespoon oil, 100g dried lentils or 200g tinned ones, any colour 1 litre stock, zest and juice of 2 lemons or 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice, a mugful of fresh or half a mug (80g-ish) of frozen spinach, a […]
William Porter, Beacon House of Prayer There are many kinds of prayer and many reasons to pray. The privilege of our relationship with God through Jesus gives us access to a great realm of prayer and worship – from the tears of confession to the ecstatic songs of praise, and from the quietness of listening […]
Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling 3 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried rosemary ½ tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp chili flakes 2 cans (15 oz each) of chickpeas 1 (6oz-180 grams) large potato, diced 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth salt & black pepper, to taste Instructions Firstly, pour one of the cans of chickpeas […]
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