Category Archives: needs

You have no power over me!

An 80s classic, right up there with The Princess Bride and The Goonies. In this magical fantasy David Bowie plays the evil Jareth, the king of the goblins. Sarah, played by a young Jennifer Connelly, wants her baby brother back … Continue reading

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Jesus is my Facebook Friend…

I tried rewriting Psalm 23 the other day. You know – that one that’s popular at funerals? I did it because people are not sheep, and because it can be good to look at what old texts could mean today. … Continue reading

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Let’s ‘Go Bananas for Fairtrade’!

I really admire the work the Fairtrade Foundation do. I’m part of a Fairtrade church and hope to help my town attain Fairtrade status too. This video is an eye-opener to say the least! I hope it helps you (as … Continue reading

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POWER!!!!!

These adverts are funny, memorable, and (of course) powerful. The last one is my fave. To find out how God is even more powerful than Old Spice, click on Standing Firm. POWER!!!!!

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More Power!

I’ve just added two updates to the Strength for Today section. I hope they encourage and inspire. Strength is available to all of us. No need to struggle alone!

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“You give them something to eat”

In the part of Leeds where I live most people seem like they have everything they need. Look a bit closer however and the picture is not so good. 1 in 5 people in Britain alone are living in poverty. … Continue reading

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God’s Toy Box (A few thoughts from Toy Story)

  What do you do when you’ve made something you’re proud of, like a picture? Do you put it somewhere prominent, give it to someone you care about, write your name on it? A Bible verse from Ephesians says we … Continue reading

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Enough Food IF…

I think this video speaks for itself really! http://enoughfoodif.org/home

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When we Need Carrying

I love this picture. It was one of my favourite Christmas presents, made and given by some very creative people. On one level it’s just a LEGO man in a frame, but because I love The Lord of The Rings … Continue reading

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Fair Trade

Recently the church I am part of officially became a Fairtrade church. It’s an exciting yet easy commitment to make but helps to change people’s lives. It means that we use Fairtrade goods at meetings and services and also do … Continue reading

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