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13/09/2026

“Prayerlessness is practical atheism” says Mike Reeves on this short video. The primary Bible verse directly linking a failure to pray with sin is 1 Samuel 12:23, where the prophet Samuel says: "As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you."

12/09/2026

08/09/2026

"The ultimate reason for boldness on the day when [Jesus] comes doesn't lie in who we are but lies in who He is." —Alistair Begg

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08/09/2026

08/09/2026

God wired the universe so that we would need each other. Nobody’s got it all together—but we don’t have to! Learn why you need to share your gifts and serve others in today’s devotional. https://bit.ly/4pUJnWU

08/09/2026

I've wondered lately what our phones are teaching us.

Not just through the content we consume, but through the habits they quietly create.

With every notification, we're reminded that something else deserves our attention. Every spare moment can be filled with another headline, another video, another opinion. We become accustomed to constant stimulation, and before long, silence begins to feel uncomfortable.

The challenge isn't that technology is inherently good or bad. It's that every habit shapes us. The things that capture our attention eventually shape our imaginations, our desires, and even our ability to be present with God and with one another.

Perhaps one of the most countercultural practices today is simply learning to be still.

To resist the pressure to always consume.

To remember that God's voice is often heard, not in the noise, but in the quiet.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do is put the phone down long enough to notice the God who has been present all along.

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—Michael Keller

08/09/2026

England’s dramatic 6-4 win over France was a great example. After the third-place play-off match, four England players and three French players formed a circle to thank God together: Upamecano, Saka, Lacroix, Eze, Guehi, Mateta and Chalobah.

As the camera panned round the group on the live BBC broadcast, the commentators were silent (were they disinterested, stumped or gobsmacked?), even though it was obvious what was taking place.

This World Cup was undoubtedly the best yet for the number of open displays of faith in Jesus that we have ever seen.

One of the England players in that English/French huddle, Marc Guehi, was always seen praying on the pitch at the end of matches, whether the successful ones or the defeat against Argentina in that sad semi-final. But many individual players and teams did the same.

We posted our observations of all the ‘Jesus’ moments throughout the World Cup earlier this year. The full list will be included in the September issue (which is available to order now), but to point out a few:

Entire teams and staff members from many different countries across the world were seen holding prayer circles on the pitch and short Bible studies.

Curaçao made it to the World Cup for the first time and Kenji Gorré shared the story of David and Goliath with the team before the match. Sadly, they lost the game against Germany, but they did not lose their spirit. Instead, players from both teams gathered afterwards to pray together - making it the first time in history two teams have ever done so at the World Cup.

Many other players were also seen bringing their Bibles into the stadium, praying or praising God after goals or losses and thanked God in interviews.

There is one message from all these events: despite different nations and different languages, so many of the players at the World Cup were united by faith in one God, Jesus Christ.

They proved that there is a greater peace and purpose that holds them together, even if they are on opposing teams. For many of these players, if they lose, the response is not hatred and cursing at the other players, but thankfulness and grace made possible via their faith in Jesus.

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08/09/2026

(By Christian counsellor Colin Johnson)

Trouble, loss and failure do not mean God has become distant; rather, God is revealed walking alongside us, step by step.

The book of Ruth opens with Naomi experiencing deep grief, having lost both her husband and sons. Ruth, her daughter-in-law, leaves her homeland with her mother-in-law to journey to Israel. Together, these widows find themselves destitute and desperate, until hope comes in the form of a stranger whom Ruth eventually marries.

The story ends with the joy of a child, who became the grandfather of King David, making Ruth an ancestor of Jesus.

Through this story of redemption, God shows how he weaves bad circumstances into good outcomes. As stated in Romans 8:28: “In all things God works for the good of those who love him.”

When you go through hard times, remember you can always find hope when you turn to God. Jesus understands your pain because he himself suffered. Pray for help and hope, asking God to be your anchor in whatever storm life throws at you.

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08/09/2026

At Harvest-time, we remember that God has provided not only enough food to feed the world, but an incredible variety, with different tastes for us to enjoy. He didn’t just give us enough to survive, he gave more than enough for our pleasure. That’s the kind of God he is, and why we thank him.

Of course, environmental disasters like droughts and floods mean there is always somewhere in the world where people need help, but it is human greed, war and corruption that prevents the fair distribution of food. So we thank God for the numerous charities who not only provide emergency aid but help communities avoid famine in the future. The Bible teaches us to be generous and help the poor, and we thank God for all those who give to support such relief efforts.

Jesus said there will always be poor people, because he knew the human heart and how we so often put ourselves before others. But God’s people, the Church, are working all over the world to make the world a better place – have you joined them yet?

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