Looking ahead

Can we really look ahead with hope and expectation? I have met many people for whom daily life is such a struggle that there is no energy left to look to the future - and if they did, it would only fill them with more fear and foreboding. But does it really have to be that way? 

Tim shares with us how God wants to teach us to see things more from his perspective - often using the very things that we would want to run away from. Click this link to hear this week's Sunday talk.

On Being a Dad

 'Unchartered territory. Well, for some of us at least. What will it be like? How will I feel? How will our lives change? Will I be a good Dad?' So writes Stephen, a new Dad who is sharing his thoughts and experiences as they happen, as this life-changing bundle makes an impact on his life.

To read the blog - and add your own comments - click the image.

Don't miss out

'Fantastic, lots to go away and think about...' and 'very relevant - much more than I hoped it would be.' Just one of the comments made after a recent 'Understanding Yourself' Step One course. We have three Step Ones coming up in the New Year. The first is in Bristol: 13th - 15th January 2012, and two are in Cratfield, Suffolk: 3rd - 5th February 2012 and 24th - 26th February 2012.

These Step One courses don't come up very often so this is an opportunity not to be missed at the beginning next year. They are likely to be popular so please do book in early - and if you catch the 'early bird discount' you will save yourself some money! Hope to see you.

New Step One in Bristol

This will be held on 13th - 15th January 2012. Click the picture for information on a Step One - an event page will be posted shortly. In the meantime, please write in if you are interested in attending.

Book for Step Three, Cratfield

The event page and registration form is now posted for our weekend 2nd-4th March 2012 so click here for more information and to book.

The ABC of Motherhood

There is enormous pressure on young people today from every angle. As parents we will want to shield our children from anything that is unnecessary or unhelpful - but are we unwittingly adding our own form of pressure? For an article on 'Pressure to Conform' and many more helpful articles click the image above. Remember to add your own comments or questions.

Making it work

Do you think it is better to argue and resolve things than to stay tight-lipped and not share what is going on inside? What if the other person simply will not respond - however much you share - or don't share? If that is your situation you will find this article helpful that a reader has sent in.

Making it work.pdf

Chronic Fatigue

Have you ever driven with the handbrake on? Not a good idea! Imagine a car with the brakes on tightly, being driven for miles, the engine revving harder and harder because you really have to get there! Eventually something has to give. Perhaps the bump in the road, or pulling up at the junction proves to be the final straw and the car, not surprisingly, collapses in a heap!

For people who suffer with ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, it can feel as if something has suddenly come upon you. Out of the blue comes intense tiredness and even depression. What is going on? Where did it come from? Is there hope or do I have to accept that this is now a way of life?

I have written an article on the subject. Click here to read it. If you want printed copies, write to me via the contact page and we will be pleased to send you some for a small charge. There is also an opportunity to listen to Julie's Story - an account of how she was helped through ME and came out the other side. Click here for the audio file.

Worth a visit

I have a good friend who is putting his own website together - it is worth a visit:

It is called: waybetterway

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A New Year Reflection

What is the best attitude of heart and mind to take us successfully through this New Year? Click the picture to read Merle's first reflection of the New Year.

It is the most incredible thing in this world to know that we are loved. Not just to know it in our heads but to feel it in our hearts. Love and fear cannot co-exist. When love comes in then fear is driven out. Life looks different - the warmth of the sun melts the morning mist.

It is a deeply personal love. As C.S Lewis wrote, 'He died not for men, but for each man. If each man had been the only man made, He would have done no less.'

Tim shares from personal experiences how he has seen these powerful truths at work. To listen to the talk click this link.

What about Depression?

  Is it something we just have to put up with? What is the root cause? Is there any hope? Click the question mark to find out.

John has written an article on coping with suffering and loss and a reader has sent some very helpful thoughts as she struggles personally with seeing a loved one suffer. Click here to read both articles.

One of our readers has sent in some insights into this important subject. Click the image above to go to the article. Two of our church members also share their experiences and thoughts on bereavement.

The God who waits

God waits. We don't like waiting. We don't know what to do in 'waiting times'. But those times can be the most important in our lives. Find out why in this Sunday's talk. The talk is now posted and you can listen to it by clicking the picture.

            Feeling crushed?

Is it possible to have a simple, uncluttered faith that we can genuinely enjoy? Tim shares some insights that will help lift the burdens from your back in this week's Sunday talk. Click the link to hear the talk.

What is this ministry thing?

There is so much nonsense talked by Christians about 'ministry' that you could be forgiven if you ended up really confused. In Tim's excellent talk he brings us a practical, down to earth approach that is thoroughly biblical - and very helpful.

You will be encouraged by Tim's thoughts on this subject so click the image above to listen to the talk.

Where have all the men gone?

Someone said to me recently, 'If you want a job done, it will be a woman who gets it organised - they seem more enthusiastic'. Of course there will be many exceptions to that but, all too often, it is true. A reader has sent in her thoughts on the subject so click the link to read them.

Another reader asks how a man can be so involved with people outside his family while they look on and wish he was the same for them. Is this your experience? There is an opportunity to post your comments or questions and we will soon be compiling some answers that will be of help to the ladies - and the men.

When it's hard to forgive

When we do wrong to others - it hurts - them and us. When others do wrong to us - it hurts. And the more it hurts, the harder it is to forgive. Some people steer clear of the Bible because it makes them feel guilty. The problem there is that they are keeping away from the solution to that guilt. You would rather your doctor told you the truth if something was wrong - then he can get on and prescribe the cure!

For the rest of this article go to our insights page

Sunday Morning Worship

We meet on a Sunday morning at Cratfield in an environment that is ideal for adults and children alike. If you would like to join us for worship and Bible teaching please click here for further information

Why is it important that we are wise? What does it mean to be wise - and how do we get that wisdom? For some fascinating insights into this subject click the picture.

Tendencies - new post

What are your tendencies? Check them out today - and you will discover a lot about yourself. Read my latest blog by clicking the image. 

Connect with our facebook community. Click the link above and click the 'like' button on our facebook page.

Merle shares with us the importance of investing good memories in the hearts and minds of our children.

Are your children rich - with good memories? There will come a time when your child will need to draw on what you have deposited. What will they find? Click the picture to read the article.

Moment of Truth

Have you visited the insights page lately? There is a new article on that moment of realisation that maybe you haven't been wrong all of your life. What you saw and said was right - even though others didn't know what you were on about! Click the sunrise image to go to the page.

Why are so many men immature?

Do you think that is a fair question? On our old site it was far and away the most searched for subject - and I doubt it was the men doing the googling! We have a page for men - under 'Relationships' and we have asked that question - and started to answer it. We have set up a blog on that page so you can add your comments or ask any questions. Click the picture to read the article:

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