Chapter & verse: Luke 5:33-39

22/02/2019 | Reform

Jesus wants to stretch us, says William Young

The Pharisees are (yet again) upset by Jesus and his disciples – this time, because of their lack of reverence for tradition. The Pharisees know that Jesus and John the Baptist are … Read More

Chapter & verse: Exodus 16

25/01/2019 | Reform

Francis Brienen finds God’s provision in the wilderness

The book of Exodus has provided rich pickings for film directors through the years. It is easy to see why. There is plenty of material that is full of imagination and drama: … Read More

Chapter & verse: Titus 3:1-11

27/11/2018 | Reform

Derek Estill calls for a truly Christian Christmas

‘Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat / Please put a penny in the old man’s hat / If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do / If you … Read More

Chapter & verse: Matthew 13:51-52

30/10/2018 | Reform

Fiona Thomas on what makes a good scribe

I once had a classmate who left school to join the civil service. At the time, I didn’t know what that meant. Civil servants are sometimes the silent, invisible people who get … Read More

Chapter & verse: Matthew 10:26-31

01/10/2018 | Reform

John McNeil Scott on the challenge of speaking secrets

Jesus knew the power of secrets. He knew that what is not said can be as powerful as what is uttered. He knew that not speaking could bring necessary and temporary … Read More

Chapter & verse: 1 John 4:7-12

28/08/2018 | Reform

All you need is love (and some peace and quiet) says Helen Garton

After a long overnight meeting of my church’s mission committee, I was feeling pretty smug for booking myself into the quiet carriage of the train – a … Read More