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Blog, Brief, Politics and Elections, Reflection · 18 June, 2018

Is that really what it says in the Bible?

 Last week, while defending the Trump administration’s immigration policy, Jeff Sessions said:  “I would cite you to the Apostle Paul and his clear and wise command in Romans 13 to obey the laws of the government because God has ordained them for the purpose of order… Orderly and lawful …

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Blog, Brief, Politics and Elections, Reflection · 28 May, 2017

This is a Time… Good Government?

Much is Much is being said about the need for strong Government and strong leadership. What do these ideas mean for us? Whilst a strong Government may be desirable or even necessary, there are models around the world which rightly attract widespread condemnation. A “strong” Government is not in and …

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Blog, Brief, Politics and Elections, Reflection · 21 May, 2017

This is a time… What (else) Matters?

  Brexit is likely to be the dominant issue of this campaign, even though Article 50 has already been triggered and individual MPs will have little power to shape the eventual agreement. But there is a very real danger that Brexit becomes the only issue, and that other important concerns and …

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Blog, Brief, Reflection · 14 May, 2017

This is a time… Disagreeing Well

What influences you? Sometimes we don’t even notice how ideas, events or opinions have an impact on what we believe or do. Media coverage can affect the way we see things. The tone of some political debates and headlines recently has been unpleasant and divisive, a trend which may continue as the …

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Blog, Brief, Politics and Elections, Reflection · 7 May, 2017

This is a time… you matter, we all matter

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4 Christians believe the straightforward truth that to be human is to be made in God’s image …

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Blog, Brief, Politics and Elections, Reflection · 30 April, 2017

This is a time… don’t give up

“Oh no! Not again!”  Was this your response to the news of the election?  Voter fatigue, suspicion of the motives behind the election, or fear for the future of our country has led many people to feel fed up with politics. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, …

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Action, Asylum and Migration, Blog, Brief, Reflection · 14 July, 2016

Have we already forgotten about the refugee crisis?

It’s been a busy few weeks in politics, to say the least. What’s happened? Well, Brexit, leadership elections on both sides, and a new Prime Minister, installed just yesterday, for good measure. Can you remember life before the referendum? It seems a long time ago now, and sometimes, it feels …

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Blog, Brief, Poverty and Inequality, Reflection · 17 June, 2014

Theology and other ways to waste time

In the second of this week’s blogs on child poverty, Nigel Varndell from The Children’s Society explains why they waste time on theology. According to the story, an American theologian once challenged his student class and his congregation to shout out the first word that came into their mind …

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Blog, Brief, Reflection · 6 March, 2013

Sermon notes: What – are we blind too?

Read John 9 There is a pseudo-condition called Domestic Blindness. If you suffer from (usually male) Domestic Blindness you will be familiar with the experience of spending ages searching for an item in the house. When all options are exhausted, you have to ask for help – only to be told by your …

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