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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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The call to remember

Articles | 13.11.2022

On Remembrance Sunday, Esther Kuku reflects on the importance of remembering, not just on one special day a year, but as a daily discipline, especially in challenging and uncertain times.

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Putting God’s love into action

Articles | 06.11.2022

In the last of our articles on the Holy Habit of gladness and generosity, Lyn Weston of CAP UK asks: what does it mean to make gladness and generosity a holy habit?

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Receiving generosity

Articles | 30.10.2022

In the latest of our series of articles on gladness and generosity, Holy Habits founder Andrew Roberts asks why it can be so hard to receive generosity.

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From the simple to the profound

Articles | 23.10.2022

Our second article on the holy habit of ‘gladness and generosity’ is drawn from David Gilmore’s meditations in the Holy Habits collection of 40 Bible reflections on the theme.

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Gladness and generosity

Articles | 16.10.2022

Biblical scholar Loveday Alexander introduces our new series of articles exploring different aspects of generosity, and suggests ways of countering fearfulness.

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The natural world is shouting about God

Articles | 09.10.2022

In the third of our Creationtide articles, we focus on the exciting new Messy Church initiative, Messy Church Goes Wild, and on new opportunities to get out and about on Messy Adventures.

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Ruth and climate change

Articles | 02.10.2022

In the second of our articles to mark Creationtide, priest and environmentalist Margot Hodson offers a biblical reflection on issues around climate change.
(Photo © iStock.com/SviatlanaLazarenka)

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A brief update on climate change

Articles | 25.09.2022

In the first of a new series of articles to mark Creationtide, plant scientist and environmental biologist Martin Hodson provides a brief update on climate change.

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Grief, love, hope and faith

Articles | 18.09.2022

Gordon Giles, Canon Chancellor of Rochester Cathedral, editor of New Daylight and BRF author, reflects on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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‘First and foremost there is prayer’

Articles | 04.09.2022

As The BRF Book of 100 Prayers is published, author and BRF prayer volunteer Martyn Payne inspires us to ‘enter into the heartbeat of God’s love’ as we embrace what Jesus said was the one thing needful’ in our busy lives.

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