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This is the part of the website where we invite local Christians to express their thoughts and views. The opinions carried here are those of the authors, not of Network Ipswich, and are intended to stimulate constructive debate between website users. We welcome your thoughts and comments, posted on the articles, upon the ideas expressed here

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Searching for evidence in the right way
Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight writes about how the proof of God's existence is found by looking also at what else exists. More ...
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Stepping into a better life
Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight says that passion and genuine enthusiasm for the truth is a very positive thing. More ...
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Social Trends 2010
Nick Spencer looks at recently published statistics on social trends over the last 40 years and observes that some have been good and some bad - and some point to a Biblical principle. More ...
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House Rules
Ben Care writes about the relationship we have with our houses and the pressures to climb up the property ladder. He then challenges us to look at houses from Jesus’ perspective More ...
Looking for that Eureka Moment
Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight asks what happens when someone asks God to reveal Himself...and nothing happens. More ...
Is there such a thing as a 'religious brain'?
Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight considers whether some people are naturally more open to religious belief. More ...
Capitalism: A Love Story
Channel 4’s recent programme about American capitalism showed how some Christians have either claimed it is based on Christian values or demonized it. Mark Sampson shows the risks of each. More ...
Five Daughters
Following a week in which there has been much discussion on the recent TV series “Five Daughters”, Jackie Sears writes about the transforming power of love though Christ. More ...
Democracy is Changing
Recent statements by Faithworks and some religious leaders, make it clear that voters should not to be seduced into thinking that Government is a social cure-all. Peter Heslam looks at the need for our democracy to change. More ...
What should the Church do next?
Matthew Firth asks where our future emphasis should be; on serving a hurting world, on God in worship, or on building Christian community. He concludes that all three are important – but to achieve real impact something deeper is needed. More ...
The awakening of the religious in politics?
Widely travelled author and speaker, J John, writes about the historical role of Evangelical Christians in politics and their significance in the coming election. More ...
Affection can make us more Godly
Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight talks about the effect of truly loving one another in his Easter message More ...
Turmoil as deep-rooted beliefs are dug up
Do faith and politics mix?
'You can't heal everything with fashion.'
There is something about a song……
A Christmas Word
Brittle Britain, anxious and stressed
Please don’t label me!
Understanding the shocking verses in the Bible
Finding time to be still
Salt Marshes and Climate Change
Redeeming Unemployment
Good news stories about Ipswich
The MBA Oath
More than Sympathy?
Why did God create us into a world like this?
The real truth about miracles
Breaking through the pain of suffering
The Graffiti Bible
Age and Concern
Rebuilding Business and Finance for the Common Good
The Christian impact in a self seeking society
Faith perspective on the credit crunch
Anglian Clergy warn of risks of voting BNP
Politicians’ Expenses and Christian Living
The importance of being wise Christians
Bringing Christianity and science together
The political and sociological aspects of ministry
Easter - the world's most remarkable event
Many Britons remain sceptical about Evolution
Out-of-church thoughts on a Sunday morning
Placing a bet on whether God exists