Methodism

  • Understanding the Trinity Through Breath: A Spiritual Perspective

    What if the power of God isn’t always found in thunder or fire—but in something as simple and constant as your breath? This Trinity Sunday, explore the mystery of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through the gentle, profound symbols of wind and breath. Whether you’re a seasoned believer or still figuring out what…

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  • Transforming Your Greatest Gift into a Source of Strength

    Ever notice how your greatest gift is also your biggest liability? Like when someone says, “I didn’t mean to insult my boss… I’m just passionate!” Right. That’ll go well in the HR meeting. In this blog, I unpack how the very strengths God gives us—like loyalty, leadership, or even a quick wit—can become our downfall…

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  • Seeing Others Through God’s Eyes: A Spiritual Reflection

    We all do it. We see someone in gym gear headed to Greggs and think, “Vain!” Spot Christmas lights up in October? “Ridiculous.” Hear a complicated coffee order and brace ourselves for a TED Talk on oat milk? “Pretentious.” But what if those snap judgements are more than just funny observations? What if they’re barriers…

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  • From Denial to Redemption: Peter’s Journey

    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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  • Embracing Dependence: The True Meaning of Lent

    Lent isn’t just about giving up sweets or caffeine for 40 days—it’s about learning to depend on God. When Jesus went into the wilderness, He wasn’t just enduring hunger; He was facing real temptation—the same kinds we face every day. Would He take control or trust the Father? Would He seek power without pain? Would…

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  • Understanding the Covenant Service in Methodist Churches

    Have you ever paused to consider what you’re really doing during a Covenant Service? It’s not just another Sunday at church. It’s a moment to recommit, to realign, and to embrace God’s grace in a deeply personal way. At the heart of it all is a word that often feels heavy: sin. But what if…

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  • Is Christmas a religious holiday?

    In my circuit we have a minister who is also in charge of ‘digital evangelism.’ It’s a role that is increasingly essential within the Church as most individuals in Britain have a digital personification of themselves. An internet avatar present for all to see  and engage with on social media and YouTube. Especially after the Covid-19

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  • Why is the Church in decline?

    I find it difficult to say when I became a Christian. Depending on how you define a Christian it could have come at different times. If a Christian is someone who attends Church, even if that is with no real desire to change in anyway, then I have been a Christian since around 2010 when

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  • Spirit of Worship

    Spirit of Worship

    Have you ever been part of worship where the Spirit of God is so tangible and present that it overtakes everything? How does that happen? Why do people do the things they do whilst worshipping and how is that reflected in scripture? This blog seeks to examine different forms of worship in contrast to the…

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  • The Spirit of Holiness

    The Spirit of Holiness

    As Christians we are all called to be Holy, but how does that happen? Does it mean being perfect? Is it even possible? In this Blog I look at the Spirit of holiness and reflect on what the Bible has to say about being made Holy, how it happens, what it looks like and what…

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