The Soul and the Will

'It isn't just about getting involved - it is how you get involved.' This week, in our Sunday talk, Tim shares with us the importance of understanding our will - and putting it to good use! He shares his insights into how the proper use of our will develops character. To listen to the talk click here.

The will is an important part of our 'soul'. You can add your own comments and questions on this important subject by clicking here.

Being excellent

'If anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things,' writes Paul. Do we think about what is excellent - for us, for others? We become what we think so Paul's advice to fill our minds with only the best is well worth heeding. Click the image to go to the blog.

We are studying the lovely book of Philippians in our weekly Bible studies. If you want to share in some of our thoughts, visit my blog by clicking the image. There is an opportunity for you to add your own comments and questions.

If you are not sure how to add a comment to my blog, click this link.

Cornwall fully booked - but don't give up!

The Step One in Camborne, Cornwall over the weekend of 18th-20th May 2012 is now fully booked - but don't give up. If you wanted to attend and have missed out still contact us and we will put you on a waiting list. If enough people book in we will consider a second Step One in Cornwall. Click the picture for further info.

New Reflection

Keep going - don't collapse. The pressures might be piling in - it may feel as if there is no tomorrow but we can, and must, keep going. Merle shares some of her thoughts from this unusual Spring. Click the picture to read her latest reflection.

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.

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.

                         Get ready for Sunday

This week we are asking the question, 'what is our soul?' There are some questions to get us thinking about the subject. Add your thoughts to our blog. Listen again to the talk from last Sunday and post any further questions you might have.

We want you to be involved in our Sunday talks - to think about the subject before you get there and to make your own contribution. We have contributions and comments from a number of people that are thought-provoking and well worth reading. Click the image to go to the info.                

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. 

A recent visitor wrote, 'The new venue was lovely and the service was heartfelt. Really good bunch of people who want to be there. Really impressed.'

On Being a Dad

You must read these notes from the diary of a new Dad. If you want humour and insight as well as a father's heart for his new-born son then you will find it here.

New Post - The Grand old Duke - and other exciting adventures!

To read the blog - and add your own comments - click the picture of Solomon.

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.

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

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A Book is Born

Grab yourself a copy of John's 'Understanding Yourself' book and download for just over £6 to your Kindle. If you don't own a Kindle you can download a free app so you can read it on your PC.  

This book is the Temperaments Manual in slightly different format and contains very helpful insights that will help you understand why you think and feel the way you do. It is an excellent resource for parents as it is written from the perspective of 'what does this child need as he or she is growing up?' It will be helpful in understanding your husband or wife as well as gaining insights into such issues as depression and anxiety.

Another book on the way

I am going to draw some of my material together into a book with a title something like this: 'How to change what we do, think and feel.' The idea is to dig into the question, 'How do we really change?' How do we break deep emotional patterns, shift our perspectives permanently, fundamentally change our attitudes? 

For the whole of this blog, click the picture and add your comments to the discussion.

Comfortable?

'When you are truly comfortable in your own skin, not everyone will like you, but you won't care about it one bit'

      The ABC of Motherhood

Struggling to control your child? Here is an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal. For helpful material on the whole business of bringing up children, click the picture above.

Soft Touch

Children are so smart. They soon work out which buttons to press in their parents to achieve their desired end result. They know our weaknesses better than we do! The trouble is, that means they can set one parent against another and exploit the differences. For a new article on this subject, click the picture.

Worth a visit

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

It is called: waybetterway

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: