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Steve Kempton

Apr 14, 20202 min read

Joy is on the way

Well life as we know it is so different for so many of us. We have all expanded in experiences, good and bad, over the last couple of...

Phil Jennings

Apr 13, 20202 min read

Treasure

I will not forget opening the hotel bedroom curtain on our first morning in Cairo and seeing, for the first time in the flesh, the three...

“Why do you look for the living among the dead”

Steve Kempton

Apr 12, 20202 min read

“Why do you look for the living among the dead”

I love Easter, it’s my favourite time of the year. This morning, 12 April 2020, I woke up purposely at 5.30am…. I nudged Helen, my wife,...

Steve Kempton

Apr 11, 20202 min read

A new song

For today’s blog, I wanted to share a song that I’ve been working on for a while, which seemed appropriate for the topic of worship...

Steve Kempton

Apr 10, 20203 min read

The ultimate example

There are many great examples of people who have endured great hardship through the years, but not lost their love for God as a result....

Steve Kempton

Apr 9, 20203 min read

When trouble comes

I’ve tried to focus the first 3 days of this blog series on living lifestyles of worship that bring God into every aspect of our lives,...

Steve Kempton

Apr 8, 20203 min read

A changed life

So, what does a changed life look like? I’m reminded about when Moses ascends the hill of the Lord, and after spending a period of time...

Steve Kempton

Apr 7, 20203 min read

Worship as a lifestyle

Following on from yesterday’s blog about worship being our response to encountering the living God, today’s blog will look a bit more...

Steve Kempton

Apr 6, 20202 min read

Worship through challenge and crisis

Day 1 – What is worship I’m new to this blogging malarkey, having never written one before, so please bear with me over the next 6 days...

Christy Goodwin

Apr 5, 20203 min read

The First Response

I’ll let you in to a little secret about me... I’m not that great with words. If you know me, you might find that hard to believe. Every...

“Brothers, what we do in life echoes in eternity.”

Steve Kempton

Apr 4, 20204 min read

“Brothers, what we do in life echoes in eternity.”

preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. 2...

Steve Kempton

Apr 3, 20204 min read

When things don’t turn out as planned

For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison – 2 Corinthians 4:17 You know...

Elaine Cooke

Apr 2, 20203 min read

Dreams and Bucket Lists

Back in 2003, we decided to take one of those once in a lifetime trips. This year, it was to be a winter trip to Canada to try out the...

Adele Sutton

Apr 1, 20203 min read

When all seems lost...

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my...

Mark Whitfield

Mar 31, 20203 min read

A true voice

Hello there! It seems like an eternity since I’ve seen many of you. Trust me, my heartache is almost as great as yours. I was hoping to...

Abbie Nicholson

Mar 30, 20203 min read

Home is where the heart is

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. -...

Steve Kempton

Mar 29, 20202 min read

Be careful what you say...

Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” I...

Steve Kempton

Mar 28, 20203 min read

Lavishness

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all...

Steve Kempton

Mar 27, 20202 min read

Don't miss the moment...

Eph 5:15-17 "Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are...

Steve Kempton

Mar 26, 20202 min read

Unity in Adversity

Acts 14:19-20 “…. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. But after the disciples had gathered around...

Steve Kempton

Mar 25, 20203 min read

"Whatever happens..."

Phil 1:27 “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear...

Steve Kempton

Mar 24, 20203 min read

I'm not letting you out of my sight

2 Kings 2:2 (MSG) Just before God took Elijah to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on a walk out of Gilgal. Elijah said to...

Steve Kempton

Mar 18, 20202 min read

People of the resurrection

John 11 v43-44 “When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet...