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Revd Terry Roberts, Chaplain to the Ringwood Branch of the Royal British Legion offers some thoughts on VE Day. #veday

People use the hastag #Blessings all the time, but what do Christians mean when they use the word 'blessings'. Peter Vargeson unpacks the meaning of speaking blessing over people and situations.

Supermarkets can't sell what they don't have, which can be frustrating, if you want to buy flour or paracetamol. Today, Sandra Matthews unpacks the gifts God offers us freely and abundantly.

Today, Matthew unpacks the first verse of Psalm 139 reflecting on the God who searches us out and knows us to our core.

Ruth Freeman talks about holding onto hope in the darkness, drawing on the story of Anne Frank and Desmond Tutu.

Matthew unpacks the second I Am Saying in our series from John's Gospel, exploring Jesus' words "I Am The Bread of Life" from John 6.

There's a lot of fear about at present. Today Revd Ian Whitham reflect on verses from Psalm 46 and encourages us to trust in God's comforting presence when we experience fear. Diocese of Winchester The Church of England

We've now spent quite a while in our homes with our doors shut, but you may well be looking forward to the time when you can reopen your doors and go out, or let others in. Today, Richard Emblin reflects on this and invites us to open the door of our lives to Christ.

We are all waiting at this present time, waiting for Covid 19 to be eliminated, for the lockdown to be lifted and to resume 'normal' life. Today Sandra, unpacks how we can cope with this season of waiting by handing our anxiety over to God.

Is it possible to find hope in the midst of suffering? Today Matthew argues that it is, drawing on Roman 5 and the experiences of Victor Frankl.

Is it possible to find hope in the midst of suffering? Today Matthew argues that it is, drawing on Romans 5 and the experiences of Victor Frankl.

Drawing on Philippians 4, Steve Wood reflects on how during this time of uncertainty, we can turn our anxiety over to God in prayer.

Today, Licensed Lay Minister, Steve Wood, reflects on turning our anxieties over to God in prayer, drawing on Philippians 4.6.

Revd Terry Roberts lead a service of Holy Communion for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.

Ian launches our new teaching series on the I Am Sayings from John's Gospel. This week he explores "I AM HE".

I prefer to be in control of my life and the situations I face which makes feeling powerless difficult. However many are feeling powerless at this time. Today, Matthew, continues to reflect on the story of the Widow in 2 Kings 4 and she avoided being powerless by reaching out to others.

Do you sometimes find despair setting into your lives? Today, Matthew, unpacks what it is to experience despair and how we can overcome it. Drawing on 2 Kings 4.1-7.

We all long for a peace which endures even when times are challenging. Today, Matthew explores how Jesus offers lasting peace unaffected by the change, uncertainty and anxiety in our lives and our society.

Fear is a natural human reaction to perceived danger, but it can also overwhelm us if we don't act. Today, Matthew, explores what John 14 has to teach us about overcoming fear.