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The 9 - 5 with David Smart
My day starts at 5.30am. We have two children: one 13, the other 19, who’s at university. But we have also been fostering for the last couple of years. Currently, we are fostering a baby. So before I leave for work I do my little bit to help. My job is to get the baby’s bottles ready. I’m the…
Hazel Southam
How did the Reformation change the church?
Well, perhaps. Actually it’s not entirely clear that he did it himself rather than sending a servant. It was a perfectly normal way of communicating – a bit like blogging. And it took a little while before the implications of the 95 short statements –about how the Pope couldn’t forgive sins through…
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The word on the street: the Reformation and the Bible
But around the world, an estimated 1.5 billion people don’t have that luxury. Claire Smith and Hazel Southam find out how two Evangelical Alliance member organisations are working to change that. High up in the mountains of southern China, in a village church with peeling, sun-faded walls and…
Hazel Southam
Sola fides iustificat – Only trust makes things right
In each of the last three years, in the early hours of a Friday morning, I have found myself watching the TV as the result of an election becomes apparent. As an Alliance, we work hard to be impartial between political parties, and likewise in the EU referendum we did not back one side. But…
Danny Webster
A centenary marked during World War 1
One hundred years ago the Evangelical Alliance had great plans for celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the Reformation. Ideas were discussed for a large international celebration at an Evangelical Alliance executive council meeting in August 1914, possibly taking place in Germany, but by…
Kim Walker
The giving gift and gifts of giving
Dr Lucy Peppiatt is principal at Westminster Theological Centre.When I was asked to write a piece on gifts of giving, I immediately thought of a book title by Tom Smail—The Giving Gift. This is a book specifically on the Holy Spirit, but the title makes the point that God is the one who gives…
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Leaving a legacy - Heather Rayner
Why have you chosen to remember a number of charities in your will?I see leaving a legacy as a way of giving at another stage of life; leaving a portion of the many gifts that I have received and want to share with others.When it came to making our wills, my husband Tim and I made provision for our…
Rebecca Taylor
Tithing: how should we do it?
Israel Olofinjana, a Baptist pastor in London, inspires us with examples of African Church's approach and looks at how financial gifts are seen as giving back to God all He has blessed us with.'Offering time is blessing time!' is one of the strap lines used during the collection of offering and…
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John Kirkby reflects on giving
John Kirkby pioneered Christians Against Poverty (CAP) in the 1990's in order to help the many affected by debt who found themselves facing eviction and unable to cope. Setting up budgeting systems and negotiating with creditors, John was able to offer vital help to those in need.Four CAP debt…
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The generosity of God’s people
As I write this Last Word, I realise I've been general director of the Evangelical Alliance for more than eight years. I remember well my first day as Ann and I arrived at Whitfield House (our old resource centre), welcomed by the whole staff team with a large cake to celebrate. These last years…
Steve Clifford
Rock UK
Four nationwide centres offer tailor-made programmes of challenging activities and make perfect locations for youth group trips, Alpha away days, retreats and church family breaks. Each centre has its own unique characteristics, but common to all are the picturesque locations with beautiful…
Girls’ Brigade gives hope in Manchester
Inspired by one of my work colleagues, who said she was making a few hearts for #AHEART4MCR, I got on board with members of my group, 4- to 14-year-olds, who made 125 hearts as part of the one-year anniversary of the tragic terrorist attack, as well as to mark Girls' Brigade's 125th anniversary.I…
Donna Curtis-Robbins
CPAS: Talk Calling
Talk Calling is for anyone in church leadership and vocations work (e.g. clergy, lay leaders, youth workers, school chaplains, young vocations champions, etc.) who wants to enable young people to explore the God possibilities for their lives.
Christian Vision for Men: The Code
The Code is a twelve-point honour code for Christian men. The Code, from Christian Vision for Men, helps men stay focused on living a totally Jesus-centred life. The Code forms the basis of a number of Codelife resources including The Code: book, Code: Unlocked - a series of free online group…
Should Christians do yoga?
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Alexandra Davis
