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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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Celebrating Creationtide: consider the wild flowers

Articles | 01.09.2024

To celebrate the start of Creationtide (1 September–4 October) Martyn Payne ‘considers the flowers of the field’.

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Plough fields and scatter

Articles | 25.08.2024

Stephen Rand reflects on Harvest in New Daylight, September–December 2024.

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Jesus sat down

Articles | 18.08.2024

Our summer articles drawn from the September 2024 issues of our Bible reading notes continue with Ro Willoughby’s series in Bible Reflections for Older People.

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Making the familiar unfamiliar

Articles | 11.08.2024

Our summer series drawn from the September 2024 issues of our Bible reading notes continues with Hannah Fytche in Day by Day with God.

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A journey in discipleship

Articles | 04.08.2024

A new summer series drawn from the September 2024 issues of our Bible reading notes. This week, Isabelle Hamley focuses on Luke 9—16 in Guidelines.

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Learning from the Olympics and Paralympics

Articles | 28.07.2024

Celebrating the start of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

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Finding flourishing: wellbeing and hope

Articles | 17.07.2024

A second extract from Finding Flourishing, a new book from new BRF Ministries author Naomi Aidoo, publishing on 19 July

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Finding flourishing: trusting the source

Articles | 07.07.2024

The first of two extracts from Finding Flourishing, a new book from new BRF Ministries author Naomi Aidoo, publishing on 19 July.

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Gospel values and the election 3

Articles | 30.06.2024

The last of our articles to help you think through the questions and reflect prayerfully on the gospel values that might guide your decision-making in the election on 4 July.

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Gospel values and the election 2

Articles | 23.06.2024

The second of three articles to help you think through the questions and reflect prayerfully on the gospel values that might guide your decision-making in the election on 4 July.

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