Ken Humphries encourages us to look beyond our own groups, to reach out to all those around us, not just those whom we would comfortably get along with.

Be encouraged to share God's healing and grace to those who need it most; to reach out to others rather than build walls around ourselves.

This week in our 'Encounters with Jesus' series we look at John the Baptist - a man whose heart's desire was that Jesus should increase and he should decrease. But also a man who knew what it was to experience a storm of doubt and fear - and endure through to the other side.

Learn from Mary and Martha’s encounters with Jesus, considering the importance of prioritising time at the feet of Jesus. In His presence, where the distractions of life are parked, is where we find peace, love and purpose.

James McKeown continues our series "When people met Jesus" considering the encounters with the Religious Law Keepers. James helps us see that their adherence to the law was not condemned, rather it was a heart issue relating to their pride and hypocrisy. The 'So What' for us challenges our core attitude to God rather than what we appear to be in front of others.

Looking at the story of Blind Bartimaeus - what stops us having a clear vision of who Jesus is and what He has done for us?

God is in control and His plans will not be thwarted! He knows us by name and He wants us to be involved in the outworking and fulfilment of His perfect plans.

Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God. Every day we have a choice to make, in how we react to situations we face, and those around us.

Are we showing others the love, mercy and humility that God has shown to and for us?

The challenge to be both "Blessed" and "Blessings" to those around us, as we live lives that are more closely aligned to the Beatitudes in Matthew 5

In memory of Charlie Dunlop, who has gone to be with his Lord.

Several people have asked the family for the recording of Charlie's funeral to be available. May it bless you as you listen to the celebration of a life lived for God.