Entries by Christoph Lindner

National Day of Reflection

On Tuesday 23 March we will pause and remember the many people who have died during this pandemic – each one missed by family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. Let’s take time to reflect on our collective loss, reach out and show the millions who are grieving that they are not alone, and pray for them. […]

Wellbeing Thought for Monday 22nd March 2021

Monday 22 March Following your pathway The first element of our vocation is to discover and live out our overall purpose, which we thought about yesterday. Today we’ll be focusing on the second element: finding out and following our specific pathway. Eric Liddell, whose life story was told in the film Chariots of Fire, knew […]

Wellbeing Thought for Sunday 21st March 2021

VOCATIONAL WELLBEING Sunday 21 March Living on purpose We are born on purpose  and for a purpose! Being clear on our reason for being is important for our wellbeing. There is a general and specific ‘calling’ (the English word for vocation) – an overall life purpose that is common to all, and a specific pathway […]

Wellbeing Thought for Saturday 20th March 2021

Saturday 20 March Reconciliation Often forgiveness is a step towards something greater: relational reconciliation. “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12.18). However, as this verse implies, relational reconciliation isn’t always possible. Sometimes the other person isn’t interested. In some cases (like when a person […]

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 […]