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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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Palm Sunday

Articles | 02.04.2023

Holy Habits founder Andrew Roberts reflects on ‘The power of praise’ for our Palm Sunday article.

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Preparing for Easter

Articles | 26.03.2023

Well-loved BRF author Amy Boucher Pye shares her tips for preparing for Easter.

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Through God’s eyes

Articles | 19.03.2023

Our Mothering Sunday article is in two parts, connected by interwoven threads. Debbie Thrower and Rachel Turner reflect on the precious gifts passed down through the generations.

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The beautiful book: New Testament

Articles | 12.03.2023

Dave Kitchen, author of Bible in Ten, completes his series on the beautiful book with a quick but illuminating journey through the rest of the New Testament.

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The beautiful book: good news!

Articles | 05.03.2023

Bible in Ten author Dave Kitchen turns his attention to the gospels in the second of his articles on the beautiful book.

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The beautiful book: Old Testament

Articles | 26.02.2023

In the first of a new series of articles on the Bible – the most beautiful of books – Dave Kitchen, author of the exciting new title Bible in Ten tells us what he loves most about the Old Testament.

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Images of Grace

Articles | 19.02.2023

The last of our ‘Preparing for Lent’ articles is an edited extract from our 2023 Lent book, Images of Grace by Amy Scott Robinson.

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A very lively Lent

Articles | 12.02.2023

This week, Parenting for Faith’s Lucy Rycroft shares her – rather volatile – preparations for Lent.

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Here I am, Lord

Articles | 05.02.2023

In this week’s article on preparing for Lent, we asked Anna Chaplain Sister Marian to share her experience and reflections.

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What do you do for Lent?

Articles | 29.01.2023

We ask people from each of our four ministries to share their Lent preparations and practices. First up is Aike Kennett-Brown, our Messy Church lead, who talks about her tin can pancakes.

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