My experience as a civil engineer working on development projects for many years in 10 African countries taught me a lot. I discovered that the most effective and sustainable outcomes always come from projects that are bottom up and not top down. I am not just talking about money but ideas, leadership and information. ‘Listen […]
Check out our Movie study resource: ‘Cinemania’ here… Last week we ran a competition with Damaris Trust to win ‘red carpet’ tickets to the movie premiere of ‘Flight’ starring Denzel Washington. The question was: What’s your favourite place you’ve ever visited on a plane, and why? And the winning answer: “Heathrow. For 10 years while […]
On a recent bitterly cold day I was trudging around the internment camp of Auschwitz, Poland, listening to my guide explain this building and that, when I came across a plaque that caught my attention. The plaque was affixed to the side of the wall of one of the buildings that housed the inmates. It […]
“But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13b,14 The Apostle Paul was in no doubt, but what are we straining towards? What are our goals? Ambition may […]
Here is a strong opinion on men from Dave Hearn, the leader of Global Adventure. Feel free to comment … As men, we must begin to step into our roles as Men of God to lead our families, our wives, our communities, our churches, our businesses, and our small groups to a greater relationship with […]
Sunday saw two huge matches in the Premier League. Manchester United kept up their seven-point lead ahead of local rivals Manchester City with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. Robin van Persie turned in Ashley Young’s low cross in the first half and his free-kick was turned in by Nemanja Vidic to make […]
The question of morality and the moral argument for God is one of the most misunderstood around. ‘I don’t need to believe in your God to live a good life or to know the difference between good and evil, you t***!’ said everyone I’ve ever raised the issue with. This usually creates such a high […]
Read Hebrews ch 2 v 16-18. Recite this out loud: An always all-wise God- who knows? Who knows the stigma of a fool, Who’s called a fool by fools but throws No insult back. A ruler making every rule? Who wants to rule with one; With love, gone on and on, one tool, My heart […]
All but one of the 32 ties in the third round of the FA Cup were played at the weekend and most of the big boys made it into the draw for the fourth round. Manchester City and Chelsea both had comfortable win, beating Watford and Southampton 3-0 and 5-1 respectively. Luis Suarez returned to […]
There are nearly 12 million people of pensionable age in the UK today and the number is rising. The latest research shows that only around 16% attend church regularly. Many older people are out of touch with the Christian faith at the very time when they may be seeking an explanation for the difficulties and […]
