Reflection
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The Book of Job is often seen as a story about suffering, but at its core, it asks a deeper question: “Is God just?” Job’s friends argue that his suffering must be the result of some hidden sin, reflecting the common belief that good people are rewarded and bad people punished. But Job challenges this…
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In Mark 9:38-41, Jesus challenges His disciples’ exclusivity by affirming that those who act positively in His name are part of His mission, regardless of their affiliation. This principle extends today, showing that individuals embody Christian ethics, often unknowingly. Ultimately, all good stems from Christ, urging recognition of His light in the world.
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September often signals a season of transition. After the relative calm and restfulness of summer, there’s a sudden return to routine. Work resumes, children go back to school, and in the Methodist Church, the new liturgical year begins. This abrupt shift from rest to activity can feel jarring. It propels many of us into the
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The proposal to disestablish the Church of England, introduced by the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, signifies a pivotal shift in Britain’s religious landscape. Once unimaginable, this move reflects a nation where less than half identify as Christian and even fewer align with the Anglican Church. The debate raises questions about the appropriateness of a state…
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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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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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Christmas and the festive period is now over and for many this is a very depressing realisation. In this blog I look to the book of Ecclesiastes to really see if everything in life is meaningless or if the author of this book was actually talking about something that can fulfil us more than any…
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How do we hear from God? Does it have to be a audible voice, or a supernatural experience like the burning bush? What happens if I have never had that experience? This blog seeks to explore how God interacts with his people and engage in the crucial question of how we can seek to hear…
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Looking at the benefits and dangers of Christian conservatism and Liberalism while speculating how this effects the Church today.
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The excitement of something new Denby bottles Methodist Church had been brimming with excitement for the past month in anticipation of going on their annual trip to Cliff festival. One of the standout memories I have from when I was interviewed by this Church for my current position was how fondly they spoke about
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