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We are all finding the lockdown restrictions tough, but Anna Heydon explains how we can have a positive response.

Let us cultivate an attitude of gratitude

In a week which started with “Blue Monday”, supposedly the most miserable day of the year, Andrew Frere-Smith reminds us to count our blessings.

Can we follow the truth in 2021?

Philip Young describes some of the challenges facing the new American President – challenges which we all need to face.

Inspiration from a year most of us will want to forget

Keith Morris finds some inspiration from 2020 - a year that most of us will want to forget.

Heading for the Promised Land?

Margaret Whitaker wonders whether we will return to all our frantic busy-ness when we emerge from lockdown.

Bright hope for tomorrow

As we approach the start of another year, Andrew Frere-Smith reminds us of the importance of hope for the new year.

Christmas is a powerful season says Bishop Alan

The Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Alan Hopes, reflects on a powerful season for human beings in his Christmas message.

Merry Christmas – Or still stuck in Lent?

Andy Bryant reminds us that the first Christmas was also a time of great hardship.

Honest conversations during challenging times

The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, outlines how, in an extraordinary year, the Diocese of Norwich is facing up to its own challenges.

The Light of the World is still with us

In this year of turmoil, Ruth Lilley finds comfort in the familiarity of the Christmas story.

Light shining in the darkness

The Christmas lights that are now appearing in shops and houses have been reminding Jane Walters of the need for some light in our lives, especially when times are darker than usual.

Christmas is a time of Hope and Joy

Ron Skivington reminds us of the gifts we will all be offered this Christmas.

Reaching out to the lonely

Robert Ashton feels we could be doing more to engage with others at this time, and wonders whether we can learn from other, not necessarily Christian, organisations.

Knowing God’s presence through the hard times

Suzanne Cooke has been reflecting on how rapidly political climates can change, and how such changes in 1930’s Europe prompted a young Dutch woman to take action.

Have a bonfire and reflect

During this autumn season which, traditionally, was one for bonfires, Peter Farley explains how watching the flames can bring back memories of people and places.

The Truth will make you free

Philip Young reminds us that Christians are called to be truth tellers and truth seekers, and that it is truth which brings us freedom.

Presiding alone in a crowded chapel

Andy Bryant has been reflecting on the significance of breaking bread in a necessarily empty chapel.

Has your faith ceased to be a habit?

Robert Ashton has been adapting to new routines during the pandemic crisis, but reminds us that we will need to return to the habit of worshipping together.

Are you listening, God?

Regular columnist Ruth Lilley reflects on the different ways in which God answers her prayers

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