For your refreshment and renewal, why not join us on Sunday morning for our worship and Bible teaching? We meet in Halesworth Middle School, Harrison's Lane at 10.30 each Sunday morning. You are very welcome.

New material is going up on this site all the time. The problem is that, as the site grows, you don't always know when it goes up. So, I will post a list of material that is less than seven days old.

1. Latest talk on Judas Iscariot

2. Book review on 'Searching for God Knows What' by Donald Miller

3. Latest talk on Jesus, disciples and family

4. An interesting insight on the subject of maturity

Don't forget the site search facility; and if there was a subject you hoped to find - and couldn't - do let us know.

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.

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

What did Jesus say about the soul?

We are starting to post material on a variety of topics that I have taught on over the years. The first series that is going up is, 'What did Jesus say about...? I wonder how Biblical our understanding of 'the soul' is - or how much it has been shaped by cultural considerations. Read the material and let me know what you think!

Sorry, I couldn't provide a picture of the soul so you will just have to click here!

Worth a visit

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

It is called: waybetterway

Insights into church

What is church really meant to be about? Is it some kind of performance, something to be observed? Is it about being religious and going through certain rituals? Is it where you expect to be bored off your head? Or can it be a place where something really meaningful happens?

Jesus, disciples and family

What should I put first - church or family? What did Jesus do because he had two sets of brothers and first cousins of his own in his group of twelve? Can church really support family? Click the link for some biblical thoughts on the subject.

   When all else fails.....

Is it right to smack your child? What do you do when you meet with a stubborn refusal to respond to a simple request? Placate - argue - bribe - avoid? Is there a place for corporeal punishment? This is one of the issues we will consider this Wednesday in our final session in this series of our 'Bringing Up Children' course.

Do you have a view - or a question on the subject? Send it in via the contact page.

Notes from our last session will be going up in the next few days so watch this space.

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.

Men's Day - Southwold - Change of date

Due to a very committed summer we are moving the Men's Day to around March of next year. This is going to be a great opportunity for up to 50 men to get together on the beautiful Suffolk coast for a day's conference in which we will explore the joys of being a man, some of the struggles that are particular to men and how to fulfill our roles and responsibilities in a way that keeps us and those around us happy! Book this date in your diary now and watch this space for more details

New Reflections

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.

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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