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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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Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Articles | 07.12.2025

Olivia Warburton offers tips and tricks for busy families yearning for a greener, more sustainable Christmas.

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Advent Sunday

Articles | 30.11.2025

Maggi Dawn, author of Beginnings and Endings, shares a special reflection for Advent Sunday.

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Celtic Advent

Articles | 23.11.2025

In the Celtic Christian tradition, Advent lasted 40 days and began on the evening of 15 November, as David Cole explains in this extract from his book Celtic Advent.

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Persecution then and now

Articles | 16.11.2025

Nick Page of Open Doors highlights the New Testament experience of persecution and the parallels with the persecuted church today.

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Remember the goodness of God

Articles | 09.11.2025

Naomi Aidoo traces the call to remember the goodness of God that runs through every part of scripture.

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All Saints and All Souls

Articles | 02.11.2025

A reflection by Julia Burton-Jones to mark All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

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Looking to Advent – part 2

Articles | 26.10.2025

An extract from our 2025 Advent book, Donkey Roads and Camel Treks: A pilgrim’s guide for Advent, by Gemma Simmonds.

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Looking to Advent – part 1

Articles | 19.10.2025

Maggi Dawn reflects on the publication of the new edition of her Advent book, Beginnings and Endings.

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Holy Habits

Articles | 12.10.2025

A timely reminder of one of BRF Ministries’ most important resources for churches and groups – Holy Habits.

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Spiritual care for older people

Articles | 05.10.2025

A participant from one of our recent Spiritual Care Series courses shares why they did the training and what it was like.

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