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Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot, yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—     the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might,     the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. He will delight in obeying the Lord. Isaiah 11:1-3   David’s family has been...

Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof—Public Sinner Number One—of someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy. And now he shows me off—evidence of his endless patience—to those who are right on the edge of trusting him forever. 1 Timothy 1:15-...

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!” John 14:7-8 I don’t know about you, but I am rubbish with directions. If I’m on a walk...

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 I recently became an auntie for the 7th time to a beautiful baby girl called Olivia. After months of prayer, her parents decided on her...

“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 Have you ever had that amazing friend who goes over the top with great presents, or the one who picks you up in their car in the...

As students begin to head home for Christmas, how can we, as local churches, support them as they return to the churches they were sent from just 4 months ago?  They’re not youth anymore. This might seem obvious but it’s worth mentioning. You might have not seen them for months and the work Jesus has done whilst they’ve been away. They will...

Students always have a story to tell. Not just a capital-T “Testimony”, but little nuggets of what God is doing in their lives. Maybe a story of answered prayer. Or a bible verse that’s come alive for them. Or a time when they’ve stepped out in faith and seen God show up.  One of the challenges is that these stories stay hidden!...