Daniel 1:10-13 Daniel and his friends ask for a 10 day diet trial Keith Daniel’s resolve shows quiet courage amid pressure. When the king’s food is offered, Daniel asks for a test—ten days of vegetables and water—trusting God to honor faithfulness, not conformity. He seeks wisdom within the social protocols of the palace, honoring authority […]
From Ian Toone, New Life Church Derby As I write, it is raining outside. Is this a sign that one of the hottest summers on record is coming to an end? Is the crispness of autumn beginning to stir in the air? As we enter a change of season, long, unhurried days give way to […]
Ian Toone, Lay member of New Life Church Derby EARLIER this week, International Friendship Day was celebrated all over the world, a timely reminder that in a world often divided by borders, beliefs, and backgrounds, the simple gift of friendship can become a bridge of grace. In the Gospel of John 15:15, Jesus says something […]
From Ian Toone, New Life Church Derby WE live in a culture which celebrates strength. Our frantic modern lives often demand that we appear mentally, emotionally and professionally resilient. Yet moments of vulnerability can be the doorway to genuine growth and connection. Earlier this month, Derby firm Q Branch Consulting released findings from an NHS […]
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 […]
by Bill Sayer Before computing became as popular as it is today, many offices had a machine called a word processor that a typist could use to create and store documents. It was essentially a hybrid between an old mechanical typewriter and a computer that we all have today. We too, are “word processors” of […]
WHEN Jesus was teaching about prayer, He taught that, when we pray, we should find a quiet, secluded place where we can be alone with God. God wants us to spend time with Him by ourselves. That doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t also pray with other people. Corporate prayer has a vital role to play […]
A couple of years ago, I was fascinated by a BBC News report about an endangered species of bird called the Regent Honeyeater which is found only in South Eastern Australia. It has a very sparse distribution over a vast area, and the male birds are now forgetting their own song, and mimicking the songs […]
I am sure you will agree that our hearts are an indispensable component of our bodies! If our hearts become damaged in some way (perhaps due to illness or a blockage), all that we could normally undertake would be seriously hampered. In the same way, the seat of our emotions (the heart of who we […]
As we turn on our televisions or read the newspapers, I am sure most of us will be saddened with a feeling of helplessness at the ever-increasing un-Godly ways that are portrayed in society. We read of organisations like Stonewall and Mermaids having ever greater influence, particularly in the lives of the young; calls for […]
