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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 hope of a young activist

Articles | 11.07.2021

In the latest of our series of articles on environmental issues and the climate emergency, 14-year-old Jamie Hawker, co-author of Changing the Climate, explains his passion for action...

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Three types of hope

Articles | 04.07.2021

In the second of our new series of articles on environmental issues and the climate emergency, environmental biologist Martin Hodson suggests there are three types of hope to sustain us in our efforts to avert environmental catastrophe...

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Grounded in hope

Articles | 27.06.2021

In the first of a new series of articles on environmental issues and the climate emergency, Michele D Morrison, a regular contributor to our Bible reading notes, explores our fears and anxieties and says that panic is not the answer. God calls us to a better way...

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Lessons from my wood

Articles | 20.06.2021

How can you rediscover hope when devastation and failure tear your life apart? Becky Sedgwick from Parenting for Faith relates her personal experiences prompted by a walk in a wood...

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Rediscovering Psalms

Articles | 13.06.2021

In Deep Calls to Deep, Tony Horsfall explores those psalms written ‘from the depths’. First published in 2015, the recent new edition is timely, as Tony explains...

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The highs and lows of live-in care

Articles | 06.06.2021

For Carers’ Week 2021, Becky Sedgwick offers an entertaining and thought-provoking memoir of her experiences with live-in carers and prompts us all to ‘shuffle up and make room’ for whomever God brings our way...

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Online with Holy Habits

Articles | 30.05.2021

Peter Clarke and members of his church took part in the Holy Habits: Following Jesus online Lent course, and he has preached on the course themes. He describes how he got involved in the course and whether he would recommend it...

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The impact of Anna Chaplaincy

Articles | 23.05.2021

Significant new evidence of the value and impact of BRF’s Anna Chaplaincy ministry was presented to an online audience on Thursday 20 May...

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Our 2021 annual appeal

Articles News | 21.05.2021

Could you help cover the costs of supporting and growing our ministries? Please help us face the financial challenges of the year ahead.

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The impact of Parenting for Faith

Articles | 16.05.2021

BRF staff and volunteers are celebrating this week as an extensive evaluation of the work of the Parenting for Faith ministry has highlighted its impact and effectiveness and identified areas for significant future development...

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