Humility
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Humility is not the opposite of arrogance, neither is it thinking badly of yourself or about yourself less. We all know people who have tried to be humble, and yet others who are, without, it seems, even trying. Humility allows us to look up to others and not down on them, but humility is difficult,…

What Is He Doing Here?
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“This conversation was going well until someone brought God into it”. We don’t need God, because we can manage perfectly well without him, it seems! As we look around this country, and at the towns and villages in these North Yorkshire Dales it sometimes appears that God has taken the hint, and has left the building. But yet, as I drive along our dales roads, and speak with you, its people, it is clear to me that God is still in this place.

The Coming King and The Coming Kingdom
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We are always waiting for something these days. Something to be delivered, someone to arrive, or for a situation to improve. And yet our faith in our leaders’ capacity to know how to solve the problems of our nation and the globe seems to be at an all-time low… nevertheless hope is something we find it hard to live without…

Word Studies: Introduction Part 3 – The New Testament: Radically New Writings
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The New Testament is a Jewish text, written mostly by Jews, whose worldview and truth claims were almost entirely framed by their understanding of God’s revelation to their ancestors. It was written at a time when there were many conflicting ‘worldviews’, all claiming to be ‘truth’ and most willing to disregard, those who believed something different. In this, there are many parallels with our world today.

The Father’s Heart and The Son’s Eyes
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If everyone who considers themselves a part of a Christian community, and I include myself in this, were to follow the example and teaching of Jesus, and live up to the expectations of the biblical authors then church would be a radically different place both to how it is now, and to the world around us.

A Prayer For You: Losing Someone
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For as much as we would like to think of ourselves as individuals, independent and able to make our own way in the world, we are often surprised by just how overwhelming our own reactions are when we are faced with losing someone close. So, shall we pray together to the God who made us this way, who shares our pain and offers hope to hurting hearts.

Just Imagine What We Could Achieve Together!
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Just imagine for a moment a ‘dream team’, and all that could be achieved if they were to pull together towards a common goal. Exciting, isn’t it? Each person bringing a different set of skills, qualities, and experiences. Each person offering all they have so that together they achieve far more than they could ever…