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Unlikely: Setting aside our differences to Live out the Gospel – Kevin Palau

Sometimes during lockdown my house has felt like a prison. But I’m learning to thank God for the windows.

I wonder how good you are at writing thank you letters. As a child, writing thank you letters after Christmas was always a chore, something to be done simply to please parents. It wasn’t that I was ungrateful, it was just that sitting down to write a letter, when surrounded by so many new toys,…

How can we celebrate Christmas in the midst of so much hurt and fear?

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As an eight-year-old, I can remember walking to primary school and passing groups of intimidating teenagers loitering and laughing as they made their way to the high school at the opposite end of town. I hoped that one day I would be as tall as them and no longer feel so small and vulnerable. It…

When I became a headteacher, the one thing that concerned me most was the prospect of taking assemblies. I was intimidated by the faces, children and adults, all looking to me for inspiration, wisdom or entertainment. I practiced my first assembly at home, many times, with my wife sitting on the floor taking the role…

Standing in the queue, waiting for the gate to open, I rehearsed how I would race to my carriage and claim the best table seat, with electricity socket, front facing and by the window. With a stack of work to do, I couldn’t afford to waste time. Every minute was precious. Then, to my utter…

Why fostering and adoption are important concepts and practices for Christians.

Local church and charity leaders talk about their experiences of Covid-19 and how they feel about the future.

The other day, I read a quote I could immediately relate to. ‘Every post I’ve had in ministry I’ve felt out of my depth when I’ve set out (‘This is where they finally rumble me’), and each time I’ve got into my stride as I’ve tried to follow my leader.'[1] It was written by John…

One of my favourite experiences, as a teacher, was taking my class away on the annual outdoor pursuits holiday. It was a great way for the children to discover new talents and for the class to bond together. For me, the best thing about the trip was observing how the children faced, and overcame, their…