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Author: Neil Hudson

Being Church During These Strange Days

In these strange days, we’re being forced to think about what it means to be church together. These are some initial thoughts that might help us.

Determined Prayer

Matthew’s gospel tells two stories of outsiders who come to Jesus determined and confident that he will do something incredible for someone they care about. Will we do the same for one another?

Prayer As Hope For Others

It’s easy to become discouraged when we don’t see the results of our prayers but, as the story of Abraham reminds us, we must take our place as priests who will intercede on behalf of the world.

Prayer: A Call To Trust-full Living

Psalm 23 is much more than a scripture to read at funerals. It’s a radical reminder that we pray to a God who is the shepherd of our lives.

Prayer As Hope

Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians reminds us of the core business of prayer – that we may know God better.

Stop, Just Watch

Luke’s telling of the birth of Jesus reminds us that God acted at a real time in history, in a real place, with real people. If we pause from our busyness, we might just be amazed again at the one who comes close to us.

Salvation’s Story Includes You!

The genealogies at the end of Ruth & at the start of Matthew’s gospel are full of remarkable people. What has God called you to continue to be committed to?

Write A New Ending With A Better Storyline

The end of the book of Ruth is much better than a simple love story; the actions of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz have much bigger consequences.

Where Is God’s Hand In Our Decision Making?

Both Ruth and Boaz took risks in order to create new possibilities for others. What might God be asking of us which could prove redemptive for others in our families and work places?

Where Is God’s Hand In Our Suffering?

The book of Ruth is a story of God’s hand in the midst of an ordinary family. When tragedy strikes, we, like Naomi, may well ask: ‘where are you God?’

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