Entries by Christoph Lindner

Prayers for Friday 19th March 2021

ather we thank you this beautiful morning for the gift of Life, for persevering us through the  night, we say thank you  Jesus for a new day that you have graciously brought us into. Forgive all our shortcomings, Cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Oh Lord we commit all of our activities today into your able […]

Wellbeing Thought for Friday 19th March 2021

Friday 19 March The journey of forgiveness Studies have shown that forgiveness improves mental health and relationships, increases self-esteem and lowers anxiety and depression. “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” (Matthew 6.12) Our unwillingness to forgive can have a devastating impact on our relationship with God and can lead […]

Census Day: This coming Sunday, 21 March!

Have you got your census letter?   The census is coming, and it’s about you. Without the information you share, it’d be more difficult to understand our community’s needs and to plan for the future. By taking part, you will help inform decisions about the services you and your community need, like doctors’ surgeries and […]

Wellbeing Thought for Thursday 18th March 2021

Thursday 18 March Loving others   Putting others first is at the heart of healthy relationships! As Christians we have Jesus as a model – the most unselfish person who ever lived, who gave his life so we can receive the extravagant love of God the Father. As we grow in knowing this deep love […]

Wellbeing Thought for Wednesday 17th March 2021

Wednesday 17 March Growing in relational health Dr John Townsend suggests that there are three types of relationships that energise us: COACHES, COMRADES (such as family members and friends who provide mutual growth and support), CASUALS (low commitment, but enjoyable relationships). We need enough people in these three categories to give us the energy for […]

Wellbeing Thought for Tuesday 16th March 2021

Tuesday 16 March Levels of Connection  Not all relationships are or should be on the same level. We have four spaces for relationships: an intimate space for close friends and family, a personal space for conversations with friends, a social space for acquaintances, and a public space. These circles of connection can be seen in […]

Wellbeing Thought for Monday 15th March 2021

Monday 15 March Not good to be alone  Loneliness is one of the greatest problems we are facing today. It is bad for our health. In the biblical creation account God says, “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2.18). And so he created ‘another’ – a woman and wife for him. […]

Wellbeing Thought for Sunday 14th March 2021

Sunday 14 March Relationships matter! There is healing power in relationships. We are hardwired to need one another. It’s often through our relationships with others that we survive life’s lowest moments. The Bible says that God himself is a relational being. There is one God who exists in three ‘persons’ – the Father, the Son […]