Paul’s opening to his letter to the Corinthians includes a paradox which is at the heart of the Christian life. In verse two, he says the Christians in Corinth are already ‘sanctified’ (i.e. saint-ified) because of their relationship with Jesus
Lost and Found
Everyone knows what it’s like to get lost. We’ve all done it – you take a wrong turn at some point, you end up somewhere you aren’t meant to be, you don’t know how to get back on track. In
Who is in Control?
In my second year at university, I experienced something I will never forget. Late at night, I was sitting in my bed, reading, when the entire room began to vibrate. There was a low rumbling sound. It lasted for about
Easter Eyewitnesses
Luke’s preface tells us that he has interviewed the eyewitnesses and written his Gospel so that its first reader, a man called Theophilus, can be certain that what he has been taught is true. But one odd feature of the
How good is good enough?
One thing you might have been wondering when we started going through the ten commandments is ‘How good is good enough?’. As we go down the list, is it ok if I score 6/10 or do I really need 8/10
Listen to your mother
What’s the most valuable thing you learnt from your Mum? Many of us pick up indispensable life skills thanks to the patient teaching of our mothers. The list is endless: what day to day objects are called, how to brush
What makes a happy ending?
If you think of any happy story, there will be something that causes everything to turn out well in the end. Perhaps it’s a bit of good luck, or a moment of supreme courage, or the persistence of one of
Rest and Redemption
Rest and Redemption Where can we find rest? Research suggests that collectively, we in the UK spent roughly £64.2 billion on holidays in 2024. But rest is more than just relaxation or recreation. The insurer AXA estimates the cost to
Do you feel lucky?
Do you think you’re a lucky person? Some people think we make our own luck. Thomas Jefferson is often quoted as saying ‘the harder you work, the luckier you get’. ‘Luck’ on this view is just an excuse for lazy
Behind a frowning providence
How can you tell whether God is pleased with you or not? One approach, popular since time immemorial, is to look at how things are going in your life. If things are generally going well and you enjoy health, prosperity