Christian blog
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I didn’t become a Christian by going to church. I started going out of what I’d now call spiritual insurance. You know, just in case. I figured if I clocked in enough Sunday hours, maybe I’d earn some favour at the pearly gates. Like St. Peter would be standing there with a clipboard going, “Alright
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Ever planned a lads’ summer holiday only to end up uninvited to a couples’ winter getaway in Nottingham? Just me? Cool. Turns out, the disciples had their own version of missing the memo—Jesus rose from the dead just like He said, and they went back to fishing like it was business as usual. In John…
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The people lining the road into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday weren’t just being festive—they were desperate. Waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna!” wasn’t a polite welcome; it was a cry for rescue. It was the sound of people under pressure, longing for restoration. And Jesus heard them. He came not on a war horse, but…
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We often expect God to show up in dramatic, earth-shattering ways—flashes of lightning, angelic choirs, undeniable miracles. But in Luke 5, Jesus begins His public ministry not with spectacle, but with… a fishing trip. Simon Peter had already heard about Jesus. He had even seen Him heal his own mother-in-law. But none of that made…
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The wedding at Cana is one of the most surprising stories in the Gospels. Jesus’ first miracle wasn’t healing the sick or calming a storm—it was turning water into wine at a wedding. On the surface, it seems almost trivial. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find a profound message about joy, abundance, and…
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The Methodist Covenant Service is one of those traditions that can feel both beautiful and intimidating. On the surface, it’s about renewing our promises to God at the start of a new year—a fresh start, a chance to realign our priorities. But if you’re not a regular churchgoer (or even if you are), the language…
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Deadlines have a way of snapping us to attention, don’t they? Whether it’s training for a marathon or scrambling to meet a work deadline, they motivate us to act—sometimes with discipline, other times with panic. But what happens when the deadline is unknown? How do we stay ready for something that could happen at any…
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Christmas is often portrayed as a season of perfection—gleaming decorations, endless laughter, and tables overflowing with food. But for many, this image feels far removed from reality. If you’re carrying grief, loneliness, or the weight of loss, the holidays can feel more like a struggle than a celebration. The true heart of Christmas, though, isn’t…
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As membership in the Methodist Church in Britain continues to decline, and with fewer than half the population now identifying as Christian, I found myself wondering: What would John Wesley think of the state of the church today? To explore this, I turned to ChatGPT, asking it to channel Wesley’s voice using his sermons, letters,…
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Advent is more than a season of twinkling lights and nostalgic carols; it’s a call to action. Both Malachi and John the Baptist remind us that the message of “Prepare the way!” is not optional—it’s urgent. In a world overwhelmed by chaos and doubt, the Gospel is often dismissed as a comforting but nonessential luxury,…
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