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Godly drivers

ilfordipc 28 November 2024

“the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously” (2 Kings 9:20). You close the door, buckle your

It’s Showtime!

ilfordipc 22 October 2024

Some of you will know the internet slang: “TL; DR”. It means “Too long; didn’t read”, and, if we’re honest, it’s how we’ve all found

Don’t kill your gran!

ilfordipc 24 August 2024

During Covid, Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, told the nation: “Don’t kill your gran!”. He was encouraging social distancing. The line was disingenuous, because it equated

The “simple” and the Lord’s Supper

ilfordipc 20 August 2024

Are you simple? Some people identify themselves as “simple”. I have a friend who often quotes Winnie the Pooh to describe herself: “I’m a bear

Criminalising sexual ethics

ilfordipc 23 July 2024

Dear Anneliese Dodds, I’m writing this public letter to you as Minister for Equalities, because I am concerned that the UK government’s “Conversion Therapy Bill”

Dear Gareth Southgate

ilfordipc 17 July 2024

Dear Gareth Southgate, RE: Is there anything worse than losing? Just to say that I’m a fan and it seems you did a great job

What brings true happiness?

ilfordipc 31 May 2024

We recently carried out some street interviews on Ilford High Street for our church youtube channel. We asked shoppers: “what brings true happiness?”. People gave

What are the “all things” I can do in Christ?

ilfordipc 24 May 2024

As a statement, it’s always stood out to me. “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Phil 4:13). It’s inspiring. Paul’s got

Why are there so many denominations?

ilfordipc 23 April 2024

This is a really confusing subject for people who are looking into Christianity from outside. Here are some biblical principles to help us navigate the

The Normal is King

ilfordipc 20 March 2024

A post from Chris Roberts: In the New Testament, there’s a significant word used in connection with Jesus Christ. We’re told about his ‘customs’ (ethos). The

Tinder

ilfordipc 20 February 2024

I need to learn I’m carrying “tinder” around inside me. I’m like a vehicle that transports chemicals, that needs a haz-chem symbol on the outside. I need a “highly flammable” sticker slapped on me.

What is a Christian?

ilfordipc 1 February 2024

Lots of people identify with the label “Christian”, but what does that label mean? Do we get to define it ourselves, or does Jesus define it?

Pain needs interpreting

ilfordipc 5 December 2023

If a patient visits the doctor with chest pain, the first thing a good doctor will want to do is diagnose the cause of the

How To Feast

ilfordipc 10 November 2023

Everyone has a different attitude to Christmas, some very for, some very against, and lots in the middle. Ecclesiastes 11:17 offers a good, practical goal for the season.

Judge not

ilfordipc 3 October 2023

I reckon the best-known verse in the Bible today is “Judge not”. It’s a nifty, two-word response to almost any moral criticism. Are you meant

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