St John's Church, Owlerton

Consistency 31 January 2012 Consistency seems to be a bit of a buzz word at the moment (at least amongst the circles I move in). Football managers talk about needing it to get results, at school we need to teach at a consistent level in order to make children progress (and to tick a few [...]

We have just started the E100 Bible challenge – a six month bible reading programme that take us through the whole bible story of God’s plan for salvation from genesis to Revelation.  The reading plan cover 100  ’essential’ readings that enable us to gain a clear understanding of the unfolding revelation of God’s plan.  Each [...]

As these are embedded into our lives so they become the touch-stone for the things that really matter; the things we value determine our priorities – what we do and how we live our lives. Therefore it is essential that our values reflect the heart of Christ.   1  Value the Kingdom  Prioritise Jesus’ priority  Do [...]

Consistency 31 January 2012 Consistency seems to be a bit of a buzz word at the moment (at least amongst the circles I move in). Football managers talk about needing it to get results, at school we need to teach at a consistent level in order to make children progress (and to tick a few [...]

Psalm 103:1-22 CEV With all my heart I praise the  Lord  , and with all that I am I praise his holy name!    With all my heart I praise the  Lord  ! I will never forget how kind he has been.    The  Lord  forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick,   and protects us [...]

Sharn shares testimony about how suddenly she ‘got it’ – that is, the connection between knowing real freedom in the face of difficulties and spending time in the presence of Jesus.  It’s not that God takes the problems away, but that His strength really is sufficient – we really can do all things in Him [...]

I don’t say this to be deliberately controversial, nor am I pleased about this being the case; in fact, it feels wrong saying it. I want to agree with the masses of smiling people I see and hear at church at this time of year all saying the opposite. If Jesus really is the best [...]

I’ve just started reading The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. At University I remember that some of his books were recommended reading as part of my course, and I recall a degree of indignation on my part that someone was daring to disagree with, in fact actively criticise, my faith. Yet now I think about it, [...]

Having the job that I do I spend quite a bit of time on websites and read quite a few blogs. One that I read quite often is from a guy called Jonny Baker – he’s quite big in the world of Christian blogging. His website describes him as a: uk voice in the global [...]

Hi there everyone, This is prayer letter #2 from NZ and I have now reached the end of the lecture phase. I want to thank you for your prayers since last time, I have felt so lifted by God through you all and God has been moving in big ways. Faith week was an amazing [...]