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A series of daily reflections from Scripture and prayer by staff and members of Holy Trinity.

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Richard talks us through the final verses of Luke. How the disciples had to physical let go of Jesus but how this action was part of God’s plan for them and his Kingdom.

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Today is the penultimate devotional in our 'Knowing Jesus' series. April reminds us that  God is always with us n matter what we're going though and when we turn to him he brings us peace!

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On the road to Emmaus Jesus approaches his people and asks them questions about themselves and finds out about them – Christian shares points about the examples of Jesus’ life we should follow.

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In today's devotional Martin reminds us that Jesus is with us today! Even though we may face challenges today be of good thoughts because Jesus has overcome the world.

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The story of Joseph of Arimathea, although small, illustrates how God has a plan for us all with great purpose.

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When we face troubles and trials, we must stay faithful to God – particularly during the times we’re in.

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Jayne talks us through Jesus on the cross and how in the hurt and pain of that act paints a picture of God’s ultimate love.

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How are we living for Jesus daily? Annette reminds us that when we turn to follow Jesus, we have to fight those daily battles so that we can follow God's way.

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Today Frances reminds us that each day is a new day. God's love for us is unconditional, it's not just given to us when we do things right!

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Pauline reminds us to think about our responses to situations and how that our response to things can show faith in action.

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Today Vic challenges us to be bold for God, to stand for our relationship with him in order to share his love with others.

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When we don’t know our own weakness and don’t seek God’s love and power, we can easily stumble but when we seek God and know we are made whole in him then we are made strong.

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When we accept a situation, we aren’t giving up we are allowing peace in and God's wisdom comes to help us.

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Stephen encourages us to use the power of prayer, especially when we are exhausted and feel all alone, because God knows and is with us.

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Claire Shares thoughts about how the disciples who were sat at the table of the last supper relate to us in our present day.

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Felicity leads us this morning and shares thoughts about the resources God has given us, and the power of Eucharist.

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When we are tempted, we should always turn to Jesus, no matter what you have done - he is always there for you.

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Experiencing the freedom of Jesus for ourselves helps us to share that freedom with others.

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Helen encourages us to keep doing what we're doing weather big acts or small because Jesus notices everything that builds his kingdom.

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Do we love what Jesus loved? Lat challenges us to reflect on what Jesus did and to find ways to follow his example.

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When we accept God into our lives, we are first children of his before anything else. And we must trust him in all things.

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Eri reassures us that Jesus’ authority is over us and this authority helps us in times that are good and times that are hard.

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Rosamund, asks us how we are living for God? Because as God's chosen people, he works through us to bring about His Kingdom. 

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Today Sam breaks down how to understand the parable of the evil farmers and asks how do we respond to the challenges presented to us in this story.

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When things get in the way of our relationship with Christ, we must be intentional with our actions.

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Today Heather explains how Jesus entered Jerusalem in a way that people didn’t expect, but how important the way he did was – then and still today.

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What do you need to do to get a clear view of Jesus? Cameron reminds us that a relationship with Jesus leads to change, reconciliation and salvation.

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Sometimes it’s hard to see where we have planted God’s seeds and he has grown in other people's lives but God is at work in the little details.

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We must see that Jesus is the center of who we are as followers of him and if he isn't then how can we make him be?

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Neil challenges us to remove the obstacles that might be stopping us connecting and seeing god. When things are removed, we will be able to see that there is more for us and for those around us.

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Liz reads from Luke 18:31-34 and explains how Jesus experienced and related to so much that we humans experience - brokenness, sadness, despair. He isn't distant, he understands.

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Today Elaine breaks down the passage and challenges us how we should not have the attitude of the rich, young ruler but rather the attitude of the wise men.

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Ollie reminds us that we must live with humility following Jesus' teachings and the way he lived humbly.

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Marie shares that during this year we have been called to pray and how going forward into the new year we shouldn’t stop being persistent and united with our prayers.

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Today Megan leads our devotion, reminding us that the Kingdom of God is within us, and how we should live in hope for the kingdom to come.

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Today are mission link partner Sarah shares that when we are grateful and thankful to God, our spirit has life and joy rises up within us.

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Jitesh challenges us about the attitude we have when we’re asked to follow Jesus and when he asks things of us how do we respond.

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Today Chris shares how we should seek help if we all to temptation and how we should forgive those who have wronged us just as God has forgiven us.

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In this devotional Steffany remains us that our thoughts, words and actions now are preparing our way to eternity.

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Nik leads us in this morning's reflection. He talks about how we are in a broken world and as humans fall short but gives us hope that Jesus come to restore us and make us whole.

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Elaine reminds us how we should be pursuing God and his kingdom rather than pursuing earthly success.

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Elena reminds and challenges us today that we should celebrate our brothers and sisters for they are and how God longs for us all to be in his presence.

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Jewels reminds us that everyone - no matter what they have done - is precious to God.

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Today AJ talks about how we are called away from worldly things to follow Jesus.

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How do we share and invite people into the Kingdom of God? Is what Asher talks about in today's devotional.

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Lat reminds us that Jesus is always with us and that he sets us free by taking hold, healing and then sending us out.

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Today Sam shares with us how during this time we need to be aware of how God is Protecting us.

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Today Pippa shares that when we truly know the love of Jesus, we should share this with other so they can know it to.

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Today Martha challenges us to do acts of kindness which show love because by doing this we bring God's Kingdom.

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In today's devotional Ollie reminds us that Jesus gives us hope despite our circumstances and situations.

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Wally shares with us today how continual repentance leads to a greater intimacy and a firm relationship with God.

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When we stand for the truth it can be difficult, Simon reassures us that God is with us and we need to stand with love and compassion.

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Pauline shares how we should be prepared for Jesus’ second coming by living as he wants us to in obedience. But also, how do we wait well in a culture that is all about the instance here and now.

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Felicity reminds us not to worry because God loves us and of his promises to us. She also reminds us to not forget to talk to God about our worries because he comforts us in these times.

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Today Kerry reminds us how we should seek to be rich with earthly possessions but how we are made rich through God.

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In today's devotional Richard reminds us how we shouldn’t be afraid because God is with us all the time.

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Today John asks us the looking inside to see what it is at our core of being a follower of Jesus.

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Jitesh Tells us that’s by who and where we look is where we’ll end up going in our lives, reminding us that we should be looking at Jesus.

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In today's devotional Stephanie shares how as the body of Christ we must be united. And that is we believe in the Bible and it being the absolute truth then we need to live up to this.

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Sheila shares how we should be communicating with God by prayer - asking, seeking and knocking.

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Today Mary reminds us that we are loved by God, who wants us to listen to him because he has so much to tell us.

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Today Richard shares about the way Jesus used stories in his teaching, how they are welcoming yet challenging.

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Elaine talks to us about how we should be praying to the God head and how Jesus brings joy to all.

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In our current situation Fiona talks to us about how we can still share Gods peace with others in different ways.

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Today Alex shares some thoughts about how awesome our God is and how we should be lifting up the last, the least and the lost.

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Do we believe in the power of the authority within us? This is the question Frances asks with us today.

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Today Annette asks us who are we listening too? How are we relying on others? and How are we following Jesus?

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Chris asks us to think about how we connect to our living God Daily and how by being a follower of Jesus our identity is in him.

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In today devotional Lucy talks about how we should welcome people following Jesus' example and asks us how are we satisfied with the simple things God has put in our lives.

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Today Ethan reminds us that we are equipped by Jesus and sent by him to do good things and can achieve these things with the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Poppy reminds us that no matter your story or how many people are advocating for you, you are still worth healing.

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Liz reminds us that God is a powerful God, who can deliver us from anything that afflicts us.

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Today Susan challenges us on when the storms of life hit, will we trust Jesus to be our stronghold, refuge and rock.

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John tells us how we need to be aware of how we activate our faith and to take the time to put it into practice.

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In todays devotional, Harriet asks us What kind of soil is your heart going to be?

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Today Annie shares some thoughts about how we should be seeking his glory rather than our own, using the example of Susanna.

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Today Lois reminds us that our sins are forgiven through Jesus and how we should know our need for him.

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Today Jitesh asks us the question: how do we react when Jesus seems to confuse us?

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Karen shares about how Jesus is our comforter in times of sadness, reassures us that we are not alone and how we can then share our hope with those around us.

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Today Cameron share some thoughts about Jesus’ domain, the authority we’ve been given and how our faith impacts this.

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Today April reminds us to look inwards and to have hearts are changed and open to God and that we need to look at our foundations our faith is built on.

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Cam talks of how Jesus lived without judgement or condemnation and how we should with live generosity and grace in order to bring the kingdom of God.

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Today Jonathan talks to us about following Jesus' example of how he loved and cared for his enemies and how as his follower we should also.

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Today Jayne shares some thoughts about needing to understand that we are spiritually poor, and through excepting Jesus as our saviour we have been blessed and have inexpressible joy!

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Elaine challenges us about how prayer should be a steering wheel and no a spare tyre. It is something that we should be doing daily and not only when we need it.

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Christian shares thoughts about Jesus being the starting point, kingdom friendship and how forgiveness is a gift we can take and show others.

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Anne shares how Sabbath is a gift from God and how it was really important to Jesus. Check out John Mark Comers sermon series on Sabbath here: https://bridgetown.church/series/sabbath/ 

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In today's devotion Anita looks at how Jesus went against the culture of his time and and shows how he was different to the Pharisees and the constrictions of their practices.

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In todays devotion Lois talks to us about how we need the new in order to see what God is teaching us and doing in us.

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Today Jitesh asks us the question - Why do you follow Jesus? and if you were asked by someone who dosent follow him how would you answer.

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Today Eri looks at Jesus healing a man and then telling him not to tell others - sometimes God can challenge us to do this that seem odd but we're never alone in that because of our refuge in God.

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Helen shares her thoughts on Luke 5:1-11 about how we have been chosen by Jesus, how we shouldn't lose sight of this and should share this with others.

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Nate's challenge for use today is how we can go out with God's presence and share the good news and how our actions have an influence.

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Today Heather encourages and challenges us on Jesus spends time with God the father before other aspects of his ministry, and how we can put this into practice in order to grow as his followers.

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Today Rosamund speaks to us about how we can fly free to ask question, encounter God and live your life freely with him.

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Hannah shares with us how Jesus is here for us all and asks us how we can be serving him best by listening to what he is asking of us.

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Elaine talks to us today about needing to learn how to use the sword of God and how to use it to spread this to the world around us, like Jesus did.

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In this morning's devotion, Steve looks at the time when Jesus went into the desert, fasted for 40 days and was tempted by the devil. "Resist the devil and he will flee from you" (James 4: 7) - Jesus provides a perfect example of this

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Today Vic is looking at the genealogy of Jesus and how he fulfills old testament prophesies and highlights scriptural trues, when he came to earth in human form.

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In today's devotion, Claire looks the power of words and how they impact us. How do you use words

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John the Baptist knew his calling - in modern terms he lived a truly counter-cultural life. Stephen looks at his life and these five words in more detail.

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In today's devotion, Chinenye looks at the calling of John the Baptist - he who was tasked with preparing the way for God's salvation in Jesus.

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Oh no! Where is he? Perhaps an experience many young parents can related to. Jitesh explores further.

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Following on from the meeting with Simeon and Anna, Lisa explores the subject of wisdom and how we already have God's favour.

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Matt recounts the amazing story of a man that waited his whole life for the fulfillment of a prophetic word. In his old age, Simeon met his Redeemer.

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What do others think about you? Why does that matter? In today's devotion, Neil looks at some insignificant members of society who became significant visitors to the baby.

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This is not a mistake - it's 10 September and the amazing Dan Jones really is looking at the birth of our Saviour. It was a momentous day when the King of Kings came to this world in some unexpected circumstances.

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This morning Emma reflects on the prophetic word given to Zechariah about his son, versus the experience of the Jewish people. How does your expectation compare to your experience?

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What has God promised you? In his first daily devotion appearance, Pedro looks at the birth of John the Baptist and his father Zechariah having his speech restored.

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Elaine takes a look at the example of Mary, a young lady who was visited by an archangel. Not your every day experience. Not your every day response.

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Martin reads the account of Mary visiting her relative Elizabeth and the ensuing joy felt by both.

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Reflecting on her own personal experience, Bridget looks at being prepared despite the unexpected happening, as seen by Mary and Elizabeth. God provides practically yet also with faith and hope for what lies ahead.

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Lat reads from Luke 1 and the story of when Zechariah, an important priest asked to do a very important task, met with an angel. But how does this relate to a Christingle service?! Watch what Lat has to say...

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As we start our new devotion series on the Gospel of Luke, Jitesh introduces us to this amazing book with the message that there is always more to learn about Jesus!

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At the end of our series on Ezra and Nehemiah, Chris wraps up the devotions by asking how we can keep our faith going, just as Nehemiah did.

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In this penultimate episode, the Israelites are at a Sabbath but it's not quite what it should have been. 

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As we head into the final chapter of Nehemiah and this great story, Jitesh looks at how life leads us longing for Jesus and finding him.

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During the reading of the Law of Moses, it became clear that some parts were not being adhered to, yet God gave the opportunity to return to him. 

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As Elaine reads about the storekeepers, she also recognises those who have been the hidden heroes at HTL during the last six months. 

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Nehemiah was given a burden. He was courageous; he stood up despite big distress to revive and give hope to the people. Martin looks at how Nehemiah led the people in the dedication ceremony. When we return to the church building, will we have the same heart as the Israelites did?

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It's another passage that seemingly just recalls names, but Chris takes a closer look to see what it says about those involved and what it also means for us.

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"We will not neglect the house of our God." Elaine looks at how the community worked together and how they agreed to obey.

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Lat reflects on Nehemiah 9 and looks at this "grande finale" after a long journey, as the people of God have done what looked impossible and completed the rebuilding of the walls.

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Living in temporary shelters? Sounds like New Wine! Neil takes a closer look at this festival celebrated by the Israelites in Nehemiah 8: 13-18.

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The Israelites were (rightly) grieving their sin, but Nehemiah and the leaders had other ideas. Dan takes a closer look at this.

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Jitesh reads from Nehemiah 8 and asks us how we hear God's voice to ensure that we stay in the centre of his will

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Jitesh reflects from Nehemiah 7, reminding us that size doesn’t matter to God, and how he delights in using the little and the small.

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The wall was completed in just 52 days - an astonishing turnaround. The same enemies who caused fear were now afraid themselves. When God's hand is on a mission, no one can stop it, though opposition may be present. Chris explores this further.

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Intimidated? Challenged? Insecure? Threatened? Chinenye takes a look at these fearful situations encountered many times in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.

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In today's reading from Nehemiah, we recognise what a good man he really was, not just a good leader. He was a man who feared God, and this was reflected in how he led his life and looked after others, including the poorest.

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In Chapter 5, Nehemiah hears the outcry from the people. Some of the poorer Jews were being exploited by the wealthier Jews after returning from exile. Nehemiah responded with holy anger and a determination to change this injustice. Elaine looks further.

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Immediate threat of attack is over, but work now has to be done in a new way. People are not just builders, but an armed workforce. Chris takes a closer look at this Red Alert situation.

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Lois looks at how Nehemiah faced opposition to rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem and how we can use this as an example of how we face opposition today.

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Lat reflects on the challenges of lockdown, not getting out and sometimes not remembering who we are. Nehemiah paints a different story even in the face of challenge

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How do we keep pursuing God's mission in the face of opposition? The stories of Ezra and Nehemiah help inform us. Chris takes a closer look.

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What do we need to bring about God's Kingdom? Jitesh takes a look at the second part of our devotion series on Nehemiah.

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As we start looking at the book of Nehemiah, Elaine points out that today was the day we were due to reopen for prayer. Although not in our building, we will still pray, but from our homes and Elaine explores what it was like for Nehemiah, and simialrly ourselves, to have a burden for the city.

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This morning Simon finishes off our series on Ezra. In the final passage, it talks about how the Israelites got it wrong yet again through breaking a really clear instruction. In his reflection, Simon asks us what are we married to, that we have been commanded against?

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In our penultimate look at the book of Ezra, we read about the mass confession. Paul takes a closer look and helps us understand that despite our various and often many failings, there is always a way back.

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Even the joy of celebration cannot mask our various failings. In our series on Ezra and Nehemiah, Jitesh reaches the point where in the moment of celebration, Ezra also leads the people in public admission of sin and subsequent repentence and he explains more about why this is so important.

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This morning David is looking at how and when the Israelites began to return the sacred items from exile to the temple that had been freshly rebuilt. In particular, he looks at their purpose of being holy objects and similarly looks at us and our call to lead holy lives.

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After completing the rebuilding of the temple, it was time for the exiled Israeilites to return home. John looks into this further, comparing their time with ours, when we are preparing to return to our church building.

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The temple has now been complete and dedicated to the Lord. Ezra, a man who dedicated himself to the study and observation of the law, now returns to Jerusalem.

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They've done it! They finally completed the rebuilding of the temple and Elaine looks at how they were able to celebrate all that had been done, despite encountering 3 significant moments of opposition.

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In this morning's devotion, we are reading from Ezra 6: 13-18. As the temple is completed and dedicated, Jenny looks at the topic of hope for today.

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God gets the victory! He has always had the victory and in this video, Jitesh unpacks how God always wins over his enemies.

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In our next devotion on the book of Ezra, John implores us to remember our identity and stand in faith as representatives of Jesus Christ.

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This morning Simon reads from Ezra 5: 1-5 where prophetic words released people into the next stage of building. Simon talks about vertical prophecy that aligns us with God's agenda and releases us into action #revival

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Elaine reflects after Ezra 4 and helps us understand the need to lament with those who lament and rejoice with those who rejoice.

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John reads from Ezra 4, when the rebuilding project faced its first significant opposition.

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Restoring and rebuilding the worshipping community. Chris reads from Ezra 3: 8-13.

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Putting the first thing first. Jenny reflects on Ezra 3: 1-6

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What do you do when you come across Scripture packed with lists of names? Perhaps not the most exciting things, but then again these names were written into God's word, so he has honoured them. In the same way, God has a key role for each of us to play.

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Ezra and Nehemiah are stories of second chances. Jitesh introduces our new devotion series.

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In this final installment, Chris looks at God's compassion through the story of Jonah.

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Using Isaiah 55, Simon looks at a difficult subject about how we become disconnected from this we were expecting or hoping from.

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Jitesh helps us understand more about how God's hand comforts and protects us. 

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Chris looks at God's grace in the life and ministry of Jonah

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Elaine reflects on the story of Peter and John encountering the lame man at the Temple Gate.

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Elaine reflects on the current status of lockdown and world events, using Psalm 139.

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What gets you frustrated? But we are called to show love by being patience. Jenny takes a closer look at this.

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Hebrews 12: 24: You have come to Jesus, the Mediator of a new covenant. Jitesh explores this further asking how far do you think the blood goes?

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Elaine takes a look at the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church following the arrival of the Holy Spirit.

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From outside the Leicester Chinese Christian Church, Chris takes a look at how revival has been developing in mainland China, despite significant state opposition and the threat (and reality) of suffering #revival

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Off the west coast of Scotland is a small group of islands called the Hebrides. Between 1949 and 1952 a wide spread revival swept through these islands in answer to the prayers of God’s people. Instrumental in this revival was the evangelist Duncan Campbell. He came to the Isle of Lewis to conduct a two week evangelistic campaign and ended up staying two years. John takes a closer look #revival

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Jitesh looks at this revival that started in 1844 in a small town in Germany and lasted for a few years.

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This important renewal movement occurred in the late 1920s and 1930s, seeing significant growth in the East African church into the 1940s. Elaine takes a closer look #revival

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In January 1907, across two weeks, the Presbyterian seminary in Pyongyang held a bible conference that led to hundreds confessing their sins. Jenny takes a closer look #revival

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Sparked by news of the Revival in Wales and another outbreak of Divine power in the Khassia Hills in Assam, this revival happened in 1905.

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William J Seymour saw the start of a 3 year revival beginning on 9 April 1906. In this podcast, Simon Braker takes a closer look at what happened #revival

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Wales may be a small nation but there have been several revivals there leading to it being called the Land of Revival. In the 100 years from 1762 there were no less than 16 revivals and Jenny takes a closer look at those in 1858 and 1904.

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John Wesley travelled over 250,000 miles in the cause of the Gospel. From George Whitefield, Wesley learned the importance of preaching in the open air to reach the masses. At first he could not imagine souls being saved unless they were in Church, but Jesus' "open-air preaching" of the Sermon on the Mount convinced him it was okay.

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In this first look at revivals around the world, John looks at this visitation on 13 August, 1727 there was a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Moravian community. One historian wrote: "We saw the hand of God and His wonders, and we were all under the cloud of our father baptized with their Spirit. The Holy Ghost came upon us in those days great signs and wonders took place in our midst. From that time, scarcely a day passed but what we beheld His almighty workings amongst us. A great hunger after the Word of God took possession of us so that we had to have three services every day…”

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Are you hungry for revival? In this podcast, Elaine looks at how revival must start with us individually before it happens corporately.

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In this podcast John looks at our need for revival in the 21st century. O Lord rend the heavens and come down!

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Why Revival? Jitesh helps us understand it and God's ways through it.

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Elaine looks at the story of Gideon - how God's people cried out and he heard and responded to them.

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Chris continues his walk through Jonah's story, this time looking at the nature of God. 

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Jenny continues her reflection, this time looking at joy and peace.

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In this devotion John reflects on Paul's description of the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15

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Simon reflects on the phrase "David strengthened himself in the Lord" and helps us recognise another way in which we can do this for ourselves.

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John shares his reflection on Christian living from the Sermon on the Mount

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Are you feeling trapped? Jonah was in a difficult position and Chris begins a new series focussed on Jonah's story and God's grace

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Starting in Micah 6:8 Elaine helps us think about walking humbly with God.

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Dealing with doubt is part of our core discipleship. Jitesh looks at how we deal with this in our lives using Matthew 11.

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Disclaimer: you may be alarmed at the beginning of this video! John asks us if we are in a type of spiritual slumber and if we need to wake up

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This morning Chris finishes his journey through Paul's letter.

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Elaine shares with us a slightly different devotion this morning from Psalm 46:10

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Jenny looks at Galatians 5: the fruit of the Spirit. Do you feel under pressure for demonstrating more of this, especially during this time? Why not spend some time reflecting on this.

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Jitesh reads from Deuteronomy 8:3 to help bring some sense to what a number of us might be going through.

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Simon continues his devotion from last week where he looks at a single verse and reflects on how David encouraged himself despite tough circumstances.

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Chris continues his reflection from Paul's letter.

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Simon recalls a verse from 1 Samuel 30 when David was in serious trouble and drew strength on the Lord, simply from being connected

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In today's devotion, Elaine looks ahead to the future using this passage from John 14.

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How did the disciples respond when they saw Jesus? Joy and amazement! Even whilst they did not believe.

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This morning Jitesh reads from 1 Chronicles 12:32 to bring us some encouragement

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In today's devotion, Elaine reads John 21: 1-12a

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John reads from the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 7) and reflects on the need for strong foundations for when the storm comes. This foundation comes through prayer.

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In today's devotion, Simon reads from John 11: the story of how Lazarus came back from the dead. In it, Simon reminds us that Jesus' expressed grief shows us the importance of retaining soft hearts at this difficult time

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Chris continues his mini series on Paul's letter to the Philippian church

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SAVE

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Elaine recalls the events of the first Good Friday - Jesus' trial and death that ultimately lead us to repentence.

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On Maundy Thursday, we remember the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his disciples. We also remember the events in the garden of Gethsemane and how Jesus prayed. In this video, John takes a closer look at this and helps us see Jesus as a truly remarkable example of prayer.

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Simon reads from Psalms and helps unpack the importance of thanksgiving in our discipleship. 

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Chris completes his reflection on the first chapter of Paul's letter to the Christians in Philippi.

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In today's devotion, John reflects on the way people changed from singing hosanna on Palm Sunday to crucify him on Good Friday all because of external pressures. He also reminds us that we need to keep praising God because he is worthy of it.

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Jenny reads from Luke 22 and thinks about how Jesus didn't just give his disciples a theory - he gave them a job to do.

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What delight comes to the one who follows God’s ways!

He won’t walk in step with the wicked,

nor share the sinner’s way,

nor be found sitting in the scorner’s seat.

His pleasure and passion is remaining true to the Word of “I Am,”

meditating day and night in the true revelation of light.

He will be standing firm like a flourishing tree

planted by God’s design,

deeply rooted by the brooks of bliss,

bearing fruit in every season of his life.

He is never dry, never fainting,

ever blessed, ever prosperous.

But how different are the wicked.

All they are is dust in the wind—

driven away to destruction!

The wicked will not endure the day of judgment,

for God will not defend them.

Nothing they do will succeed or endure for long,

for they have no part with those who walk in truth.

But how different it is for the righteous!

The Lord embraces their paths as they move forward

while the way of the wicked leads only to doom.

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John reflects on Paul's letter to Timothy, written whilst he was in enforced isolation.

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Jitesh reflects on this Psalm and the importance of hope in Jesus.

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Chris Szejnmann gives his reflection on the opening chapter of Paul's letter

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Dave encourages us to think about how we deal with others, especially at this time. 

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Jitesh reflects on Jesus calming the storm. 

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Hello everybody, in these changing and challenging times it is easy to begin to wonder whether God sees us and knows what is happening so in today’s devotions I am going to be reflecting on the first 12 verses of Psalm 139 as the psalmist ponders on just this question.

And so he begins (v1-6).

The psalmist is reminding himself of how intimately and completely he is known by the Lord. God knows his entire life, he knows his sitting down, rising up, thinking, lying down, walking and speaking which suggests knowledge far beyond any human knowledge. And the Lord knows each one of us this intimately. This means we can be sure that the Lord knows if we are alone, or if there are simply too many people in the house with us, if we are feeling anxious or perplexed, whether we are working at home, trying to home school the children or out working to bring healing to the sick or food to the table. The Lord knows but he is also present and active in these and every other area of our lives. The Psalmist continues (V6-12)

He recognises that the Holy Spirit is always with him, in good times and in bad. Wherever he is and whatever is happening. That is true for us too, so take a moment and recognise the presence of the Holy Spirit with you ask him to fill you afresh for today.

Then there is a beautiful image of God’s hands guiding and holding him. The Lord doesn’t just know us inside and out he holds us and guides us. Rest for a moment in his hands listen for his voice for he will guide you in everything you do or say today.

Our reading ends with these words Even the darkness will not be dark to you the night will shine like the day for darkness is as light to you. How can it be dark and light at the same time? I was pondering this the other morning when I realised how bright and sunny a day it was but how dark the situation seemed and I realised that really is how it is with God.

Someone once said it is always sunny above the clouds.

So to end some words from a song we sometimes sing that is taken from this psalm:

You know when I rise and when I fall When I come or go, You see it all You hung the stars and You move the sea And still You know me

You know me

And nothing is hidden from Your sight Wherever I go, You find me And You know every detail of my life And You are God and You don't miss a thing

You know me

You memorize me

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John brings us our second installment of the series. 

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John reflects on Psalm 46 at this time of uncertainty.

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Elaine speaks to us at the start of this new season in which we are encouraged to be prayerful, full of hope and persist in pursuing God's call on us.