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Joy is on the way
Well life as we know it is so different for so many of us. We have all expanded in experiences, good and bad, over the last couple of...

Steve Kempton
Apr 14, 20202 min read


Treasure
I will not forget opening the hotel bedroom curtain on our first morning in Cairo and seeing, for the first time in the flesh, the three...

Phil Jennings
Apr 13, 20202 min read


“Why do you look for the living among the dead”
I love Easter, it’s my favourite time of the year. This morning, 12 April 2020, I woke up purposely at 5.30am…. I nudged Helen, my wife,...

Steve Kempton
Apr 12, 20202 min read


A new song
For today’s blog, I wanted to share a song that I’ve been working on for a while, which seemed appropriate for the topic of worship...

Steve Kempton
Apr 11, 20202 min read


The ultimate example
There are many great examples of people who have endured great hardship through the years, but not lost their love for God as a result....

Steve Kempton
Apr 10, 20203 min read


When trouble comes
I’ve tried to focus the first 3 days of this blog series on living lifestyles of worship that bring God into every aspect of our lives,...

Steve Kempton
Apr 9, 20203 min read


A changed life
So, what does a changed life look like? I’m reminded about when Moses ascends the hill of the Lord, and after spending a period of time...

Steve Kempton
Apr 8, 20203 min read


Worship as a lifestyle
Following on from yesterday’s blog about worship being our response to encountering the living God, today’s blog will look a bit more...

Steve Kempton
Apr 7, 20203 min read


Worship through challenge and crisis
Day 1 – What is worship I’m new to this blogging malarkey, having never written one before, so please bear with me over the next 6 days...

Steve Kempton
Apr 6, 20202 min read


The First Response
I’ll let you in to a little secret about me... I’m not that great with words. If you know me, you might find that hard to believe. Every...
Christy Goodwin
Apr 5, 20203 min read


“Brothers, what we do in life echoes in eternity.”
preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. 2...

Steve Kempton
Apr 4, 20204 min read


When things don’t turn out as planned
For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison – 2 Corinthians 4:17 You know...

Steve Kempton
Apr 3, 20204 min read


Dreams and Bucket Lists
Back in 2003, we decided to take one of those once in a lifetime trips. This year, it was to be a winter trip to Canada to try out the...

Elaine Cooke
Apr 2, 20203 min read


When all seems lost...
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my...

Adele Sutton
Apr 1, 20203 min read


A true voice
Hello there! It seems like an eternity since I’ve seen many of you. Trust me, my heartache is almost as great as yours. I was hoping to...

Mark Whitfield
Mar 31, 20203 min read


Home is where the heart is
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. -...

Abbie Nicholson
Mar 30, 20203 min read


Be careful what you say...
Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” I...

Steve Kempton
Mar 29, 20202 min read


Lavishness
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all...

Steve Kempton
Mar 28, 20203 min read


Don't miss the moment...
Eph 5:15-17 "Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are...

Steve Kempton
Mar 27, 20202 min read


Unity in Adversity
Acts 14:19-20 “…. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. But after the disciples had gathered around...

Steve Kempton
Mar 26, 20202 min read


"Whatever happens..."
Phil 1:27 “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear...

Steve Kempton
Mar 25, 20203 min read


I'm not letting you out of my sight
2 Kings 2:2 (MSG) Just before God took Elijah to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on a walk out of Gilgal. Elijah said to...

Steve Kempton
Mar 24, 20203 min read


People of the resurrection
John 11 v43-44 “When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet...

Steve Kempton
Mar 18, 20202 min read
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