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Unexpected blessings in the wilderness journey

Carol Holmes explains some of the blessings she has discovered during the lockdown wilderness of the last year.

As we move through Easter week, Andy Bryant reflects on the miracle of Christ’s resurrection and reminds us of the hope that it brings.

Easter Day gives us hope for the future

What does the future hold for us asks Dean of Norwich Cathedral, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, in her Easter reflection.

Bishop of Norwich talks of hope of Easter message

Writing in the Eastern Daily Press this Easter, the Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, talks of the hope of the Easter message which brings hope, joy, peace and abundant life.

Walking a long way of the cross this last year

All of us have been walking a long way of the cross this year, says Bishop Alan Hopes in his Easter reflection.

An opportunity to refurbish our lives?

As she watches the house next door being re-furbished, Anna Heydon questions whether we should take the opportunity to refurbish our lives as our lifestyle starts to resume.

The difference an act of kindness can make

Regular columnist Ruth Lilley was inspired by a simple act of kindness by a child playing a game.

What will our legacy look like?

Jane Walters urges us to consider what imprint we will leave on the next generation.

Think about others rather than getting the needle

With vaccinations providing a way to help end the Covid-19 pandemic, Rev Andy Bryant addresses those who are not so sure about having the jab and asks them to consider other people as well as themselves.

The ecological crisis is a spiritual crisis

Following the appointment of the Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, to lead the Church of England’s Environment Programme, and in particular the areas of climate change and biodiversity loss, Philip Young explains why these matters should concern us.

Trusting God in the wilderness

As we start our journey through Lent, Suzanne Cooke urges us to take inspiration from the psalms and get closer to God through our wilderness experiences.

True salvation, or just a shot in the arm?

Andy Bryant is looking forward to an easing of Covid restrictions, but believes that the Church will face many more challenges in the coming months and years.

Be content to let Jesus take control

Andrew Frere Smith has discovered the source of true contentment.

Walking with Jesus eases the burden

Ruth Lilley explains that there is a better way to cope with life’s problems.

Why not exercise your sense of humour?

It has been said that God loves to hear His people laugh, and Jane Walters is encouraging us to find ways to bring more laughter into our lives.

Thanking God for the windows

We are all finding the lockdown restrictions tough, but Anna Heydon explains how we can have a positive response.

Let us cultivate an attitude of gratitude

In a week which started with “Blue Monday”, supposedly the most miserable day of the year, Andrew Frere-Smith reminds us to count our blessings.

Can we follow the truth in 2021?

Philip Young describes some of the challenges facing the new American President – challenges which we all need to face.

Inspiration from a year most of us will want to forget

Keith Morris finds some inspiration from 2020 - a year that most of us will want to forget.

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