Wednesday, 8th September 2010

Life & Soul

BBC

University Christian Unions under threat...

n/a - 12th December 2006

There has been a significant amount of media coverage this weekend regarding several Christian Unions fighting for their right to preach the Gospel. is facing a slightly different challenge.

NEW Sexual Orientation Regulation DEVELOPMENTS: Independent Opinion Poll results published and motions to annul the SORs laid in Parliament

n/a - 12th December 2006

OPINION POLL RESULTS SHOW WIDESPREAD OPPOSITION TO SORs; ANNULMENT OF SORs SOUGHT IN COMMONS AND LORDS

5th December 2006

BBC admits anti-christian bias...

Editor - 3rd December 2006

BBC admits anti-christian bias... .-

The BBC is institutionally biased against Christianity, the Corporation’s bosses have admitted.

Tearfund urges Christians to put pressure on UK government for action on climate change

Tearfund - 24th August 2006

Tearfund is urging Christians to get David Miliband MP to take a lead in tackling the growing impact of climate change on the developing world.

Have you found your calling?

UCB - 8th June 2006

'WE ARE GOD'S WORKMANSHIP, CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS TO DO GOOD WORKS, WHICH GOD PREPARED IN ADVANCE FOR US TO DO' EPHESIANS 2:10

When God calls you to do something, His call comes in several ways: 1) You feel 'moved.' There's a moment of certainty when God puts His hand upon you, nudging you toward a particular need, usually an unmet one.

Truths about the Da Vinci Code claims

Collin Hansen - associate editor of Christianity Today - 22nd May 2006

This fictional story has left some readers wondering about the origins and legitimacy of orthodox Christianity. This guide offers brief answers to five important questions.

The Shining Light

Anonymous - 15th May 2006

"But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more to the perfect day." Provebs 4:18

What do you talk about? What do you spend time discussing and pondering?

New Dial Up Details

Exalt Support - 20th April 2006

After weeks of planning, we are ready to move our customers to our new dialup network.

The Key to Spiritual Transformation

Anonymous - 27th March 2006

"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish." Galatians 5:16-17 (NKJV)

We were all created with desire and this desire is judged in every human being according to what it feeds on - its object.

Ten Things God Won't Ask On That Day

Unknown - 28th February 2006

God looks on the heart. Gods love and commitment to mankind is never an issue. Mankinds love and commitment to Him is His great heartache.

Trust God's timing!

UCB - 8th February 2006

'...A GRAIN OF WHEAT...IF IT IS BURIED...SPROUTS AND REPRODUCES...MANY TIMES...' JOHN 12:24

Wheat cannot be planted and harvested in the same season. In order for it to sprout and reproduce the seed must be buried deep in the ground where nobody sees it.

Trading in your old net!

UCB - 6th February 2006

'FOLLOW ME, AND I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN.' MATTHEW 4:19

When you choose to follow Jesus you always get back more than you give. Always! When Jesus asked these fishermen if He could use their boat they were happy to oblige.

Develop an attitude of gratitude

UCB - 3rd February 2006

'GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES...' 1 THESSALONIANS 5:18

If you tend to gravitate toward what is negative in life rather than what is positive, begin praying: 'Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm goes off, thank You Lord that I can hear; there are many who are deaf. Even though I close my eyes as long as possible against the morning light, thank You Lord that I can see; there are many who are blind

Sacrificial love

UCB - 1st February 2006

'...ANYONE WHO SACRIFICES...WILL GET IT ALL BACK A HUNDRED TIMES OVER' MATTHEW 19:29

Sacrificial love is about work, not play; it is about becoming a servant, not a hero. Jesus said, '...Whoever wants to be great must become a servant' (Mark 10:43 TM). You can give without loving, but you can't love without giving

Forgiveness!

UCB - 31st January 2006

'"I . . . AM HE THAT BLOTTETH OUT THY TRANSGRESSIONS..."' ISAIAH 43:25

The truth is, not one of God's promises to forgive is worth the paper it's written on; unless you agree with Him. In Old Testament days when a man 'blew it,' he brought a lamb to the altar as payment for his sins. But notice this: the priest did not examine the man, he only examined the lamb

Change one thing

Brian Draper - 27th January 2006

‘Change one thing’ says the sign outside Boots, cashing in on our desire to make this particular round of new-year resolutions pay till at least the end of January.

Speaking up

Margaret Killingray - 23rd January 2006

The Samaritan woman said to him, ‘How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?’… The woman said to him, ‘Sir you have no bucket, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob who gave us this well?’ … then his disciples came. They were astonished that he was speaking with a woman, but no one said, ‘Why are you speaking with her?’ John 4

The Brick

Unknown - 23rd January 2006

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring. He sends you a sunrise every morning. Face it, friend - He is crazy about you! God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

Standing Up to Big Business

Peter Heslam - 20th January 2006

Especially since Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power, the Conservative Party in the UK has been associated with the interests of big business.

Yet it looks, on the surface at least, as if all that’s about to change under the party’s new leader, David Cameron.

More Valuable Than Sparrows

Beryl Adamsbaum - 10th January 2006

"Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Fathers will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." Matthew 10: 29-31 (NIV)

I wonder how you began this New Year? Depressed because of world events? Fearful of the future? Discouraged through personal failure? Take heart! You have a loving heavenly Father who wants the best for you. Nothing is beyond His control.

The Best Resolution

Lyndall Bywater - 6th January 2006

â€œ Let those who boast boast about this: that they understand and know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth.â€? (Jeremiah 9:23-10:16 NIV)

Do you mind if we begin the year talking about the dreaded subject of resolutions? Statistics show that around 75% of adults make New Yearâ€™s resolutions. Unfortunately, the same statistics show that less than half of those well-meaning people will still be sticking to their guns six months down the line. On that basis, you could question if it is even worth starting.

THE GREATEST NAME

Joanne Lowe - 21st December 2005

"And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end."
Luke 1:30-33
King James Version

GOD'S HOMEWORK

Joanne Lowe - 16th December 2005

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Matthew 6:33
King James Version

STILL ROOM

Joanne Lowe - 16th December 2005

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Matthew 11: 28-30
King James Version

WORTH IT ALL

Joanne Lowe - 16th December 2005

"Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12: 1,2
King James Version

A SHARED SMILE

Joanne Lowe - 16th December 2005

When we see something that is funny, we look at our family and friends to see if they are sharing the laughter with us. Sometimes when the pastor says something funny in his sermon we look at one another and smile.