Posts with the tag “chrishorton”

Paul was determined. But as we hear the story of Paul’s difficult journey to Jerusalem and what faced him, I have to ask “Why was he so determined to go to Jerusalem - what motivated him?”...  Read More

As we co-operate with the Spirit, we can be part of the Kingdom advancing in every area of society around us. ...  Read More

What can we learn from our history? In scripture we often find people remembering the past. The defining moment in the history of God’s Old Testament people was the Exodus - He miraculously led them a...  Read More

In the two previous posts I encouraged us to “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry” and “Pray without ceasing” - these are very helpful, I believe, in living at rest. But they start with us as humans and there...  Read More

Paul’s instruction “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess 5:17) seems a bit unrealistic. It is fine, we might think, for “full time” ministries or monks praying in a monastery. But “ordinary people” have to ...  Read More

In Mark 6:31 we learn that Jesus said to his disciples “Come aside … and rest.” There are times when we need to give Him undisturbed time without a deadline or strict time to finish. It might not see...  Read More

We are used to people praying what they feel at the time and less used to praying words that have been prepared. ...  Read More

In his message last week Ps Steve began by urging us to finish the year strong, with the strength God gives....  Read More

Events have been moving swiftly. Only a few days ago it seemed unnecessary to contemplate live streaming a Sunday service and asking church members to watch from home, preferably as households with s...  Read More

Our theme this year in All Nations is Revival Ready and Ps Steve has often referred to the change of season we are sensing. Friday 7th Feb 2020 was a very significant day in the life of All Nations, a...  Read More

The most important themes in scripture may not always sound exciting, but how we respond will make all the difference to our lives now and in eternity!...  Read More

There is growing awareness of the problems of mental health in 21st Century Britain. Some suffer the effects of conditions like Alzheimers disease that can affect moods or memory or ability to make de...  Read More

What are we taking into this New Year? Regrets about the past or renewed vision for the future?...  Read More

It may be just the society we live in - we feel we should have instant everything! Or, more positively, it may be that I do not like wasting anything. And the worst thing to waste is time, the most v...  Read More

The 11th November 2018 is of course a significant date - the centenary of the armistice or general cease fire that led to the end of the First World War. Soon afterwards, the tradition arose of holdi...  Read More

“If I had known how wonderful grandchildren were,” the joke goes, “I would have had them first!” Those of us who have children, whether our own or adopted or foster children, know how wonderful they c...  Read More

Recently I waited at the station for Catherine’s much anticipated return. It had only been one night and two days away to look after our little grandson, Samuel, but being reunited was the most import...  Read More

It is easy to be wise after the event, as the saying goes. Carillion was by far the largest business based in Wolverhampton and employed 43,000 people worldwide - 20,000 in the UK. Now there is an ai...  Read More

January is already a significant month in the life of All Nations and we are only two weeks into the New Year. We began with a party....  Read More

Everyone, it seems, thinks about New Year resolutions. Some maybe just think about it briefly, others make bold plans. Most fail to change the routines and habits so the resolutions quickly fail and...  Read More