Ukraine’s children and families: what can we do to help? Simon Gibbes from World Vision UK has some suggestions and a unifying prayer.

The Room Where It Happens: A Lent course based on the musical Hamilton by Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, review by Charissa King.

Journaling God’s Word by Ruth O’Reilly-Smith: how being obedient to God led to a whole new book.

Things that cause us grief in life, and how we can learn to cope with them by Emily Owen

Is it 2022 already? New year thoughts from David Latter, Chair of LWPT

Henry Lu invites us to share in a Radical Hospitality as the UK welcomes people from Afghanistan.

‘All things have become new’: Trudy Makepeace describes how she went from being a prisoner to being free

Alison Solomon says she used to be a lazy Christian but now she prepares for life by using Scripture, prayer and praise

Richard Gamble explains how we can give thanks to the Lord - and build Him a wall of eternal prayer.

Mark Nam reflects on a ministry that has grown out of honouring the memory of his father.

Yvonne Tulloch talks about bereavement and the big questions we all ask when it comes to God, faith, life and death

Elizabeth Neep chats to Sarah Yardley about the spiritual formation behind SPCK’s new imprint Form.

Identity is a BIG ISSUE for young people and Katharine Hill explains how we can help them navigate better.

The Psalms: Mark Greene points out that the God we worship in the Psalms is the God of both soldiers and singers

How to feast well at Chinese New Year by Mark Nam

Rachel Mann introduces us to the ideas behind her brand new Lent course, Still Standing, based on the musical Rocketman about the life of Elton John.

What sort of a Christmas are you having? Whether large or small, on Zoom or in church, Christmas is still Christmas and, Catherine Pepinster suggests, we can all witness to what the message of Christmas is. Being a witness is connected in meaning and significance to being a martyr. With the 850th anniversary of the famous martyr Thomas Becket on 29 December, this is a good time to reflect on our own witness at Christmas.

A life of perseverance to encourage us all.: at the start of 2020, MAF had no idea that a 75th year celebration would be cancelled due to Covid-19, nor that Stuart King, co-founder, would die the same year, at 98.

But God knew and, despite challenges and adversity, He continues to bless MAF. As Paul encourages us in James 1:2, ‘Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.’

Ironically, MAF – the world’s largest humanitarian airline – exists because of war, hardship and difficulty.

NT Wright writes exclusively for you - preachers - here on the Preach blog. Reflecting on preaching during Covid-19, he shares his insight into what preaching is all about today - read on and be encouraged.

Mental and emotional health are top of the agenda this week – how could the church and other organisations help combat loneliness and support wellbeing? Patrick Regan, Will van der Hart, Kate Middleton and others are calling for a unified conversation. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #preachingCovid19

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