Author Archives: paulworledge

Kate McCann is quoted as saying, “I want Madeleine back and to call me mum.” The love of a parent for a child is powerful and strong.

When it comes to the issue of money, we live in a society where the mantra seems to be: “Gain all you can to spend all you can!” Many of the heroes of modern society are those who through skill (e.g. footballers), talent (e.g. pop stars) or ingenuity (e.g. entrepeneurs) have had enormous success and amassed incredible wealth. Jesus is different….

Harvest is a time to give thanks. We take for granted the food that is so readily available in our shops or that is delivered to our door, but it is good to take a moment to reflect on all that goes into ensuring that we can have food on our table.

Money is a part of life, but it does not need to be master of our life. Christians, of course, want to serve God. We are called to follow his good commandments. But do we allow Money to be another master in our life?

But, when the situation changes, when people turn back to God and choose to live as belonging to him (the Bible calls this repentance), then Jesus says God is supremely happy. There is rejoicing in heaven.

What would you love to be invited to? A banquet at Buckingham Palace? The after party for a Taylor Swift concert? A chimpanzee tea party at your local zoo? What invitation would you feel is too good to miss?