Monthly Archives: December 2020

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” – John 1.14 From Dave Atkinson: I don’t “do” New Year resolutions. It is also rare for me to journal personal reflectionsContinue reading “New Year”

 ‘I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’ – John 10; 10b By Martin Hayward If you’re like the average family in this week after Christmas your house will probably be filled with an excess of torn wrapping paper waiting for the recycle bin, scraps of leftovers that willContinue reading “The Christmas gift that keeps on giving”

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” Luke 19.10 From David King To bless you this Christmas: Happy Christmas – may you know the Saviour’s healing, forgiveness and joy this Christmas

‘But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”’ – Luke 2.10 From Toni Clark: Have you ever been in a scary situation? I’m not a great flyer. A few years ago, I was flying to Belfast, the flight wasContinue reading “Shepherds”

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.” – Luke 2.14 From Dave Atkinson: In his account of Jesus’ birth, Luke crams a load of information into the first twenty verses of chapter 2. There is so much going on that we can miss theContinue reading “Glory to God”

‘This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”– Matthew 3.3 From Helen Machell: It is over half way through Advent now and as we are in this time of preparation of our homesContinue reading “Are you prepared?”

After Rehoboam’s position as king was established and he had become strong, he and all Israel with him abandoned the law of the Lord.  2 Chronicles 12.1 From David King I have a lot of experience of dieting. In fact, I’m really quite good at losing weight – the only problem is that I am even betterContinue reading “More dangerous than suffering”

Watch as David answers question number 4 in our series of difficult questions relating to the CentreForward project. Details on how to give can be found here: The Home Straight

‘The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news.’ – Luke 1.19 From Sam Lomas: Have you ever had a major role in a nativity play?  Think back to when you were a childContinue reading “Good News”

Watch as David answers another difficult question relating to the CentreForward project. Details on how to give can be found here: The Home Straight