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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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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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New ways to pray

Articles | 12.05.2024

The second of three articles on the Holy Habit of prayer to mark this year’s Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative.

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Thy Kingdom Come

Articles | 05.05.2024

The first of three articles on the Holy Habit of prayer, as we mark this year’s Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative.

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Bible Reflections for Older People

Articles | 28.04.2024

The last in our series highlighting the riches and range of our Bible reading notes is taken from Bible Reflections for Older People.

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Day by Day with God

Articles | 21.04.2024

The second in our new series highlighting the riches and range of our Bible reading notes.

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New Daylight

Articles | 14.04.2024

The first of a new series highlighting the riches and range of our Bible reading notes.

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Easter thoughts

Articles | 31.03.2024

A special Easter reflection by Sally Welch.

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Loving to the end

Articles | 24.03.2024

Our Lent series continues with a new reflection from Joanna Collicutt, based on her Holy Week meditations on ‘Loving to the end’ in Loving My Neighbour, our 2024 Lent book.

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Loving the world around us

Articles | 17.03.2024

Our Lent series continues with the latest extract from Loving My Neighbour, our 2024 Lent book. David Gregory reflects on ‘Loving the world around us’.

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Loving those who are different

Articles | 10.03.2024

Our Lent series continues with the latest extract from Loving My Neighbour, our 2024 Lent book. Inderjit Bhogal reflects on ‘Loving those who are different’.

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Loving oneself

Articles | 03.03.2024

Our Lent series continues with the fourth extract from Loving My Neighbour, our 2024 Lent book. Gemma Simmonds reflects on ‘Loving oneself’.

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