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Each week we post an article that is designed as a ‘thought for the week.’ It is often related to something current, topical or seasonal. Written by our authors and staff, these five-minute reads encourage Biblical reflection and Christian action.

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Come for refuge – part 1

Articles | 19.04.2026

Pete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield, explores the striking parallels in the experience of Ruth and Naomi and that of contemporary refugees and asylum seekers.

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A fond farewell to Jackie Harris

Articles | 12.04.2026

After five years editing Day by Day with God we say a fond farewell to Jackie Harris.

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A season, not a day

Articles | 05.04.2026

Maggi Dawn, author of our 2026 Lent book, Giving It Up, says life can never be the same again, after today.

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A king on a donkey

Articles | 29.03.2026

Maggi Dawn, author of our 2026 Lent book Giving It Up, reflects on the symbolism of Palm Sunday.

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Images of reconciliation

Articles | 22.03.2026

A reflection on reconciliation by Amy Scott Robinson, from her 2023 Lent book Images of Grace.

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Thirty pieces of silver

Articles | 15.03.2026

Martyn Percy reflects on remorse in this study of Judas Iscariot.

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The currency of love

Articles | 08.03.2026

Why did Jesus choose to wash his disciples’ feet the night before his execution? Martyn Percy reflects on the many meanings of this iconic gesture.

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The six pilgrimage experiences

Articles | 01.03.2026

A second extract from Trystan Owain Hughes’ To Hell’s Mouth and Back: Pilgrimage, suffering and hope, chosen as the Archbishop of Wales’ Lent book for 2026.

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Journeys of faith

Articles | 22.02.2026

An extract from the prologue to Trystan Owain Hughes’ To Hell’s Mouth and Back: Pilgrimage, suffering and hope, chosen to be the Archbishop of Wales’ Lent book for 2026.

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A feast for Lent

Articles | 15.02.2026

Post lady Jayne Lander tells us about the big difference our first ever Lent book made in her life.

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Not giving it up!

Articles | 08.02.2026

Maggi Dawn explains why she’s not giving up chocolate for Lent.

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Candlemas: celebrating Anna Chaplaincy

Articles | 01.02.2026

A reflection for Candlemas by Debbie Ducille, ministry lead for Anna Chaplaincy.

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Growing in prayer – part 3

Articles | 25.01.2026

Draw on the wisdom of six writers in the last of our ‘Growing in prayer’ series.

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Growing in prayer – part 2

Articles | 18.01.2026

Continuing our New Year series on growing in prayer, with reflections from Lyndall Bywater.

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Growing in prayer – part 1

Articles | 11.01.2026

We begin the new year with a focus on deepening our prayer life.

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