“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, Act 1 Scene 4

“At some point in life, everyone faces moments which knock them off modern life’s relentless treadmill. From the 6am email which pings at the bedside through to angrily tweeting at the TV during Newsnight: the art of modernity is distraction.” Is This It? article from the Independent

‘One good answer to the question “What sort of church are you? Who are you?” is to say, “We are a community of men and women who are waiting for Jesus to return”. Not waiting passively, as if we just wait and never do anything; no, that would be nonsense! But waiting actively – working…

“Did Christ finish his work for us? Then there can be no doubt but he will also finish his work in us.” John Flavel, (1836). “The Fountain of Life Opened; Or, A Display of Christ in His Essential and Mediatorial Glory. 1671”, p.351

Is reading the Bible proving  a struggle at the moment? If so, check out the brilliant He Reads Truth (for men) and She Reads Truth (for Women) to help you get to grips with God’s Word through good devotionals on a whole host of topics or book of the Bible. Let’s be a praying people…

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” Corrie Ten Boom

We are all tempted by the idea of security, the possibility of a cozy Christianity with no hell at the end. But what kind of life is that really? It’s a far cry from adventurous and abundant, from truly rich and really full, and it’s certainly not the heights and the depths Jesus calls us…

“Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.” C.S Lewis

COVID-19 has transformed our everyday lives. It’s as if another world has arrived in the blink of an eye. Yet, life is not on pause. We still need to live. The pandemic, like any other time, is a moment both of opportunity as well as challenge. Healthy Faith in the Coronavirus Crisis is a briefing on…

‘Guard Thou my soul, strengthen my body, elevate my senses, direct my course, order my habits, shape my character, bless my actions, fulfill my prayers, inspire holy thoughts, pardon the past, correct the present, prevent the future.’ Lancelot Andrewes, Private Devotions – Seventh Day: Intercessions (Edited by Alexander Whyte), p.25.