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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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An Advent Manifesto, part 3

Articles | 03.12.2023

The third in a series of articles by Martyn Percy, linked to themes in his An Advent Manifesto, our 2023 Advent book.

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An Advent Manifesto, part 2

Articles | 26.11.2023

The second in a new series of articles by Martyn Percy, linked to themes in his An Advent Manifesto, our 2023 Advent book.

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An Advent Manifesto, part 1

Articles | 19.11.2023

We begin a new series of articles by Martyn Percy, linked to themes in his An Advent Manifesto, our 2023 Advent book.

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I will not forget you!

Articles | 12.11.2023

To mark Remembrance Sunday, Eley McAinsh, editor of Bible Reflections for Older People, reflects on memory and remembrance.

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The habit of biblical teaching, part 4

Articles | 05.11.2023

New Testament lecturer Ed Mackenzie explores the fruits of meditation in the last of our series on biblical teaching. Plus a comprehensive selection of Remembrance Day resources for next week.

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The habit of biblical teaching, part 3

Articles | 29.10.2023

In our latest article on the holy habit of biblical teaching, Ed Mackenzie explores a stern warning from the New Testament letter attributed to the apostle James.

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The habit of biblical teaching, part 2

Articles | 22.10.2023

Caroline Wickens explores the meaning of ‘truth’ in the second of our articles on biblical teaching.

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The habit of biblical teaching, part 1

Articles | 15.10.2023

Holy Habits founder and lead Andrew Roberts has written the first of our new series of articles on the principles and practice of biblical teaching.

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BRF Ministries: Parenting for Faith

Articles | 08.10.2023

In the last of our articles highlighting our individual ministries we travel to Glasgow to meet Parenting for Faith super-fan, Emma White.

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BRF Ministries: Anna Chaplaincy

Articles | 01.10.2023

This week, to mark the International Day of Older Persons, we’re highlighting the work of BRF Ministries’ Anna Chaplaincy for Older People with a visit to Barrow-in-Furness.

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