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Since love is patient, hurry is not helpful! www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testamen...

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And why not!? Popcorn Theology is worth a listen: popcorn-theology-merch.creator-spring.com

https://popcorn-theology-merch.creator-spring.com/

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On Lament: ‘So lament isn’t always a faithless or disrespectful act. It can instead be an expression of both passionate disappointment in our circumstances and our confidence in God’s unquenchable love.’ africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-...

How to Have Faith in Christ Amid Crisis

Africans are no strangers to cruel poverty, failing economies and rampant corruption. So crisis is common, but it's an opportunity for faith

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A traveller to the Middle East noted that sheep, whilst grazing, glanced up at their shepherd to see that he was still nearby. (mentioned in John R Macduff, The Words of Jesus)

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‘A parable, however, a story. A metaphor, an indirect approach can conceal ‘the cunning of the serpent within the innocence of a dove.’’

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Tim Keller on honour for parents: ‘A decision to treat your parents with dignity and courtesy and to provide long-term loyalty to their best interests.’

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Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Studying the ‘villains’ of scripture is powerful & often uncomfortable.

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Ed Davey is a thoroughly decent man. It will be hard for the Lib Dems to find another similar.

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Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

‘love is as strong as death,’ as the scripture says. This book well illustrates this truth, strangely based around a French railway line!

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Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

‘Jesus spent lots of time fighting for the de-formalisation and de-ritualisation of prayer, but then gave his disciples a prayer which was open to the danger of becoming a gathering point for empty religion.’

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Some autumn blossom on my walk into #StIves #Cambs today.

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My friend Jonathan is a graphic artist. Enjoy his work here: rstormcheetah.wixsite.com/cheetahartwo...

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“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve” So says the Bible (Mark 10.45). Where a leader seeks position & prestige, the result will be rebellion & conflict. Where a leader seeks to serve, the result will be stability & growth.

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‘In the book of Proverbs, the rich are often considered evil. Why? Because the underlying assumption of limited good is that they have become rich at the expense of others. ‘

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Strong Churches Speak the Language of Lament

‘My heart longed for the minor-key tune of lament—a song for when you’re living between the poles of a hard life and trust in God’s sovereign care.’ www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/strong-churches-lanuage-lament/

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Is your church fluent in the language of lament? If not, you all are missing out.

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I always respect Dan’s analysis and the Manchester City saga is no exception.

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I have updated my review of this important book. Christian discipleship develops (or should develop) godly character; and this book helps us to understand that. blog.biblenotes.org.uk/book-review-...

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Holt Island bridge #StIves #Cambs in the sunshine.

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Today’s prayer: …. for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2.2)

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Jacob comments that, if his flocks were to be driven hard, they would die. Such is the heart of the Good Shepherd. Sheep with young and young sheep, especially, need care and patience. Our Good Shepherd is such as this. www.biblenotes.org.uk/old-testamen...

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The Greek word TETELESTAI, ‘it is finished’ was found printed on a prisoner’s cell when the debt had been paid in full. (Let the reader understand!)

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You don't often read this: 'This is testament to No.10's frankly astonishing degree of political competence.' ! For most of us, the change in the triple lock will not be nearly so severe as some would have us believe.

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‘Catch us the little foxes.’ That little phrase, found in the Song of Solomon, that has deep meaning for us: blog.biblenotes.org.uk/little-foxes/

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Meet The VAT Team experts

A big shout out to my friends at The VAT team. Providing expert VAT support for UK Accountants. www.thevatteam.co.uk/about/our-team

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Choose to work with our team of highly experienced and friendly specialists.

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Striking suspension bridge over the River Thames at Marlow, Bucks.

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04 NOV // NEXT GENERATION TRANSITION

Church Leadership transition is so important. Never perfect, of course, but too often neglected! Here is a great video from the wider family of Churches to which we belong. Newfrontiers. Disciple Nations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEiM...

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Stories of abundance from the lives of Elijah & Elisha - illustrating God’s grace. blog.biblenotes.org.uk/grace-elijah...

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Got to admire Andy Burnham for his honesty & courage. Willing to address (1) triple lock (2) EU relationship (3) voting method (4) nationalisation. Without agreeing with everything, the UK needs such bold policies.

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‘The unity, the wholeness, the reality of the Christian faith are presuppositions that (Martin) Luther never for one moment abandoned.’ {Benjamin Drewery}

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‘Jesus rejected the narrow nationalism of his day. A text of judgment was translated into a message of grace, and his listeners were incensed.’ (Les Howard on Luke 4) www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/Luke/4/

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‘God enjoys bringing light out of darkness and making things out of nothing. Thus He created all things and thus He justifies sinners.’ Martin Luther, quoted in A History of Christian Doctrine. .

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Latin-inscribed sundial in town of Marlow, Bucks, UK.

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The #triplelock will increasingly become unaffordable; based in part on its methodology. The Resolution Foundation's analysis is helpful. ... and I write this as a beneficiary of the triple lock!

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A quote I never thought I would need to write! ‘If it looks like a book and walks like a book and sounds like a book, then it’s a book!’ (its about 0% VAT on books!) www.linkedin.com/posts/les-ho...

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Striking fountain at National Trust, Cliveden.

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Thanks to the National Trust, Cliveden, for providing, free of charge, a wheelchair and map of accessible paths for our use. #CreditWhereItIsDue

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‘The family is a delicately poised and interlacing organism in which each knows to whom he owes particular duties, from whom he can expect particular rights, and for whom he bears particular responsibilities.’

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Peter himself uses the phrase ‘a little while’ twice, to open and close his letter. This phrase conveniently bookmarks his entire letter. His letter is addressed to Christ-followers facing real suffering, so he reminds them that it is only for a little while. blog.biblenotes.org.uk/suffering-th...

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We found this interesting fountain at the National Trust, Cliveden.

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The first Christians were known as Followers of The Way. From the six mentions in Acts, here are my thoughts: blog.biblenotes.org.uk/followers-of...

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Jesus’ comments about ‘the salt of the earth’ & ‘the light of the world’ concern character & integrity, rather than merely the keeping of rules.

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‘At our baptism ceremonies we now serve a certain dessert, helva, that is only served in Turkey at funerals.’ Powerful image to communicate the unchanging message of Jesus in the local culture.

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When I ask coffee shop staff to cut a piece of cake in two pieces, they assume I will share with my wife. A simple misunderstanding! I am saving half to eat later!

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