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‘Davos means money’
The news headlines are still full of stories about bankers’ bonuses and economic crises. Paul Bickley of Theos has a message for the 2600 financial experts who were in Davos last week. More ...
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The gods of the fame culture
Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight continues his series on the myth of secularism with a look at the insecurities and loneliness that come with fame. More ...
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A View from the Sidelines
Liz Beaton played a key role in the formation of Ipswich in Prayer, Town Pastors and Talitha Koum. Many will know that, for a number of reasons, she has decided to take time out from these and other activities. Here she explains how God has been leading More ...
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The extraordinary in the ordinary
Antony Billington says the most striking feature of Luke's account of the nativity is its 'ordinariness', with Jesus born in the surroundings of an everyday peasant home. More ...
Closeness to God helps us live life to the full
Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight continues the theme of 'the myth of secular progression' by explaining why ultimately the superficial things never fail to disappoint. More ...
Talking About My Generation?
Mark Sampson considers how certain films in recent history somehow convey the spirit of the age, and asks if “The Social Network” is a lament that social networking sites are actually driving people apart. More ...
The opportunities and threats of a virtual world
Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight continues the theme 'the myth of secular progression' with a look at the impact of the media on our society. More ...
Christmas Ad touches a nerve
Anthony Billington says that, despite its sentimentality and commercial objectives, the new John Lewis Christmas TV advert has touched a nerve with many people and has something to teach us all. More ...
On the steps of St Paul's
Philippa Kerr recently stopped by the tents outside St Pauls cathedral and found the many and diverse voices there both confusing and challenging More ...
Secular Britain has lost the meaning of value
Regular Network Ipswich columnist James Knight continues his thoughts on the myth of secular progression in Britain. More ...
The blessing of belonging
Margaret Killingray says that belonging - to family and place - is a great blessing, and we need to demonstrate the security of belonging to Christ by building loving security into the lives of others More ...
Life is cheap for the rich
Chaplain to the streets in Norwich, Carrie Sant highlights the plight of the poor in our towns and gives some ideas about how we can reach out to them. More ...
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