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‘But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.’ Acts of the Apostles 20:24 I don’t know about you, but whenever I’m not supposed to do something, I want to do it more. Whenever someone...

What are you expecting from your students' Christmas break?  Advent is traditionally a time of waiting, of anticipation, and whilst frantic on the present-buying, plan-making side, we may also find ourselves slipping, spiritually, into a slowness, a leaning-back. This is a really important part of our faith rhythms - sabbath, being, stillness - but it’s not the only way to wait. The...

What are you expecting from your students' Christmas break?  Advent is traditionally a time of waiting, of anticipation, and whilst frantic on the present-buying, plan-making side, we may also find ourselves slipping, spiritually, into a slowness, a leaning-back. This is a really important part of our faith rhythms - sabbath, being, stillness - but it’s not the only way to wait. The...

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” Luke 2:14 I don’t know how this verse makes you feel or what it makes you think of. The first thing that springs to my mind is what I imagine when I hear “Highest Heavens”.  2 Chronicles 6:18 says “‘But will God really dwell on...

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. 1 John 4:16 NLT I never really got a traditional “family Christmas” when I was growing up. My mum and dad, who was the leader of the local church,...

“When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners”. Romans 5:6 NLT Imagine yourself at a student party: the music is vibey, the drink is flowing and laughter fills the rooms of a cramped student house. One of your friends goes a bit too hard on the booze as the night progresses and you...

But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) Ephesians 2:4-5 NLT Today is the 12th day of advent. Today is all about grace; God’s...