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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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A season, not a day

Articles | 05.04.2026

Maggi Dawn, author of our 2026 Lent book, Giving It Up, says life can never be the same again, after today.

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A king on a donkey

Articles | 29.03.2026

Maggi Dawn, author of our 2026 Lent book Giving It Up, reflects on the symbolism of Palm Sunday.

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Images of reconciliation

Articles | 22.03.2026

A reflection on reconciliation by Amy Scott Robinson, from her 2023 Lent book Images of Grace.

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Thirty pieces of silver

Articles | 15.03.2026

Martyn Percy reflects on remorse in this study of Judas Iscariot.

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The currency of love

Articles | 08.03.2026

Why did Jesus choose to wash his disciples’ feet the night before his execution? Martyn Percy reflects on the many meanings of this iconic gesture.

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The six pilgrimage experiences

Articles | 01.03.2026

A second extract from Trystan Owain Hughes’ To Hell’s Mouth and Back: Pilgrimage, suffering and hope, chosen as the Archbishop of Wales’ Lent book for 2026.

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Learning from the Olympics and Paralympics

Articles | 28.07.2024

Celebrating the start of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

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Finding flourishing: wellbeing and hope

Articles | 17.07.2024

A second extract from Finding Flourishing, a new book from new BRF Ministries author Naomi Aidoo, publishing on 19 July

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Finding flourishing: trusting the source

Articles | 07.07.2024

The first of two extracts from Finding Flourishing, a new book from new BRF Ministries author Naomi Aidoo, publishing on 19 July.

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Gospel values and the election 3

Articles | 30.06.2024

The last of our articles to help you think through the questions and reflect prayerfully on the gospel values that might guide your decision-making in the election on 4 July.

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Gospel values and the election 2

Articles | 23.06.2024

The second of three articles to help you think through the questions and reflect prayerfully on the gospel values that might guide your decision-making in the election on 4 July.

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Gospel values and the election 1

Articles | 16.06.2024

The first of three articles to help you think through the questions and reflect prayerfully on the gospel values that might guide your decision-making in the election on 4 July.

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Going wild in Aberystwyth!

Articles | 09.06.2024

To celebrate our sponsorship of the Church Times Green Church Awards 2024 we’re sharing some exciting Messy Church Goes Wild stories.

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Going wild in Cheam!

Articles | 02.06.2024

To celebrate our sponsorship of the Church Times Green Church Awards 2024 we’re sharing some exciting Messy Church Goes Wild stories.

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From reader to writer

Articles | 26.05.2024

A bank holiday reflection to inspire you from April McIntyre, one of the winners in our recent writing competition for The Upper Room.

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Pray in the Spirit

Articles | 19.05.2024

Today we celebrate the festival of Pentecost, and the culmination of this year’s Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative.

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