The UK and North America are one of the most affluent places of all time – yet they are riddled with most cases of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, suicide and a plethora of other mental health issues. 40 million Americans and 15 million people in the UK have mental health issues. That is roughly 20% […]
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In the last few years, various reports have suggested that Christian persecution has reached a record high. More Christians today are persecuted than ever before as sources claim that one in seven Christians face “high levels of persecution and discrimination” for their beliefs. The Open Doors annual World Watch List revealed that almost 4,500 Christians were killed for their faith in 2024, 69 […]
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You would have heard it by now, that Britain has an ageing population. What this means is that people are living longer and less children are being born. Less children means the potential of less taxes being paid and a smaller work force in the future. As a result, the pension age increases as there are not enough people in the work force. Taxes and the cost-of-living increase, […]
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When I was in primary school, it was a rare occasion for me to put down the football, sit and have a discussion in the playground. When it did happen, the most popular topic of discussion was, “What’s your favourite…?” We all took turns in telling each other what our favourite football team was; our favourite song, chocolate and friend. There was no profound thinking or […]
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There are three realms in society where God has placed leaders to exercise authority, which we must be aware of and submissive to. The first realm is the smallest but not the least: the home. God has placed the husband to lead his wife and children in a loving, gentle manner unto the Lord. (1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:22 -6:4) The second realm is the church. […]
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This week, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. The mere mention of his name spreads ripples of debate about his policies around the world. The question regularly comes up in church fellowships: how much interest should Christians have in politics? Is there a place for religion in politics? What party should a Christian support and […]
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I planned to start 2025 in the usual way. Take time off for my birthday, winter walks with the family, catchup on sleep, and planning for how I am going to be more efficient for the new year. Everything seemed to be going well, and then I got sick. I didn’t plan to be sick […]
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Wildfires have destroyed homes and taken the lives of at least two individuals this past week in Los Angeles California. Out of the four different outbreaks, the biggest of these fires in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, burned more than 5,000 acres. That amounts to an area of around 2,500 football pitches. (skynews.com) The cause of […]
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By Pastor James Stewart “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of […]
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By Pastor James Stewart ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble.’ at its swelling. Selah.’ Psalm 46:1-3 ESV Psalm 46 […]
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By Pastor James Stewart “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.In […]
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To have a satisfied mind you need to be able to make sense of life…
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Unfortunately, due to a confirmed case of Covid 19 in our congregation, Days Lane Baptist will be closed for the next two weeks. This is simply a precaution. The church will re-open on Sunday morning, 14th February.We look forward to renewing fellowship with you then. We will be meeting on Zoom for the next two […]
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