Fear or Love?

Niccoló Machiavelli was a 16th century Italian Renaissance historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, humanist, and writer, whose name has become part of the English language; if we say someone is ‘Machiavellian’, we mean that they are scheming and devious, adept...

M is for Motivation

Why do we do the things we do? Does it matter what motivates us? Surely if we are obeying the rules, that’s all God cares about? In our alphabet series of things essential for a life of faith, we looked at the fact that M is for Motivation. Motivation is the fuel...

Thurnscoe Spring Show

The Thurnscoe Spring Show, organised by Big Local Thurnscoe, started with a procession from Thurnscoe East down to Houghton Road Centre. It included a celebration of Thurnscoe’s mining history and also focussed on various circus and spring activities, including...

God Is In The House

Mark spoke this morning from Luke 5:17-26, where Jesus heals a paralysed man brought to Him by four friends (see also Mk 2:1-12). This amazing miracle prompted awe and astonishment among the people and is a vivid reminder of God’s power. People came from far and...