Thursday 25 Feb Gratitude “Rejoice always, … give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5.16-18) Studies have shown that the attitude of gratitude can increase our happiness by as much as 25%. It helps us savour the good things in life. But it’s not enough to feel gratitude – we need to express it. Some […]
(This is from a longer article by Curt Thompson. Read the full article here…) By now, most of us have noticed. And either we or someone we know is talking about it. Zoom fatigue. Irritability. No fever, cough or body aches necessary. Just the normal, run-of-the-mill symptoms of social distancing. And mostly, people are describing […]
Wednesday, 24 Feb A hope that doesn’t disappoint Viktor Frankl, a survivor of the Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp, tells how hope was the most important factor in surviving. Hope is the belief that things can change. It sustains us. It helps us deal with suffering and disappointments. It’s important that we learn to deal effectively […]
On Sunday, Christoph talked with Samuel Kpagheri at Church Coffee Online. Samuel works with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Togo and West Africa as a translation consultant. We talk about the bible in Ncam, the local language, to which Samuel contributed. It was completed in 2015. Alongside it runs a literacy programme especially geared towards women […]
Tuesday, 23 Feb Beloved The most significant truth about our new identity in Jesus is that we are deeply loved. If you are a follower of Jesus, you are loved by him and the Beloved of God (see Ephesians 1.5-6 and Colossians 3.12). How does God usually reveal his love for us? Through the Bible: […]
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Monday 22 Feb Freedom from Fear Not all fear is bad – it can be the right response to danger, releasing adrenaline when we need it! The fear we are talking about today is the fear that is stealing our peace or that becomes a prison. The first step is to identify your fear and […]
WEEK THREE: EMOTIONAL WELLBEING Sunday 21 Feb Emotional health matters You may think you’re doing quite well with your emotional health. Dave Smith, the author of this course, only realised how much better his emotional health could be when he faced some of the ‘shadow sides’ of his personality type. Or you may be experiencing […]
Today we are exploring emotional wellbeing and coming together to chat, pray, sing, read the Bible and learn together is proven to improve our wellbeing. Edda and Christoph are leading the service live from the Rectory. [Find all the links below] Church Coffee Online… Sign up for The Wellbeing Journey… CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Wellbeing for […]
Saturday 20 Feb Habits for physical wellbeing The key to making progress is establishing healthy habits. Routines and habits – good ones and bad ones – make up around 45 percent of our everyday actions! Small changes can have big effects over time. In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear suggests three steps: Reminder (the […]
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