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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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Spending time with God: Guidelines

Articles | 21.01.2024

Ruth Wells, writer for Guidelines, takes a poetic approach to the theme of ‘Spending time with God’.

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Spending time with God: New Daylight

Articles | 12.01.2024

In a new series, contributors from each of our Bible reading notes share personal reflections on ‘Spending time with God’. First, Sheila Walker, writer for New Daylight.

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Choose your course: the Spiritual Care Series

Articles | 07.01.2024

BRF Ministries provides an extensive range of online and in-person courses. This month we’re highlighting one example: the highly regarded Spiritual Care Series.

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A seasonal reflection

Articles | 17.12.2023

Bishop Colin Fletcher, our chair of trustees, shares a seasonal reflection.

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An Advent Manifesto, part 4

Articles | 10.12.2023

The last 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 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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