Found 9 resource(s) in 'Looking at God', for June 2024.
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The Euros 24 From the Vicar What’s the Big Idea? An Introduction to Old Testament books: Ruth Quiz on the Book of Ruth Reflecting Faith: The Church and politics (with a small’p’) Tunnels Using Rest to Pray Do you struggle with doubt? ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham considers the similarities between faith and sport. The... (2772 words)The Euros 24
A former Liverpool Manager Bill Shankly famously said, ‘Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that!’ This month sees the start of the UEFA Euro 24 football tournament, which will be watched by... (303 words)From the Vicar
A former Liverpool Manager Bill Shankly famously said, ‘Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that!’ This month sees the start of the UEFA Euro 24 football tournament, which will be watched by... (303 words)What’s the Big Idea? An Introduction to Old Testament books: Ruth
The book of Ruth is a story of God’s grace operating in difficult circumstances, during the period of the Judges. It unfolds as a four-act drama, telling the story of how Naomi, her husband and two sons left Judah for Moab, where her sons married. When Naomi’s husband and sons died, she returns to Bethlehem... (290 words)Quiz on the Book of Ruth
Why did Elimelech go to live in Moab with his family? Disagreement with his town leaders; Famine in his home town; Distant relatives invited him What happened to Elimelech in Moab? He left his wife; He was killed by the King of Moab What relationship was Ruth to Naomi? Daughter; Granddaughter; Daughter-in-law< Who said “your... (271 words)Using Rest to Pray
Most of us think of prayer as a very demanding activity, but did you know it can be extremely restful? One of the great verses in the Bible says this: ‘Be still and know that I am God’ (Psalm 46:10). It suggests we experience God most fully when we are still. When we cease rushing... (379 words)Reflecting Faith: The Church and politics (with a small’p’)
When you drive in the English countryside you should be able to see at least one church spire or tower from pretty much anywhere. Just about every village has its own church building. The size and grandeur of these village churches varies greatly, and was usually dependent on who paid for them in the first... (306 words)Tunnels
Of all the remarkable engineering projects in the world, one is surely the Channel Tunnel. This undersea railway subway is the longest in the world and connects Kent, England with Calais, France. It is over 31 miles (50.46 km) long and was opened just over 30 years ago, in May 1994. After six years of... (302 words)Do you struggle with doubt?
Do you ever look at other Christians and wonder: “Do they REALLY believe this Christian stuff? That Jesus really was the Son of God who rose again, and is alive today?” Doubt is an honest place to be, and it is not the opposite of Christian faith. To believe is to be in one mind. To disbelieve is... (412 words)
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