Michael Shaw
ChristianPhotos.net Launches Free Stock Photography Service
ChristianPhotos.net announced last week the launch of a new stock photography service that is targeted for small to medium sized churches, and Christian individuals who have limited resources to produce graphics for publications...
Prepared To Do Good
In a large house there are articles of gold and silver...
Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer
Recent research by Cancer Research UK found that that two thirds of woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer are now able to survive at least 20 years. This figure is up 20% from the early 1990's and 10 years on the outlook has never been this up beat...
Change Me
Dear Lord change not Thy will in my life, Or trial and sorrows to be; Renew my faith and make me strong, Change not Thy will, change me. Though teardrops fall when trouble comes, Like storms on a rolling sea; Let Thy beacon guide my ship to port, Change not the storm, change me.
An Aspirin A Day
The history of aspirin reaches back to the fifth century BC, when Hippocrates,' the father of medicine', used a bitter powder extracted from willow bark to ease pain and reduce fever. His discovery was to open a door to the world's safest and least expensive drug, of which over 80 billion are consumed each year...
USPG Launches Life-Giving Gifts for Christmas
Each Christmas, we remember the unique gift of life that God has given each of us in the person of Jesus. With so much to organise, it can be hard to put this at the centre of our celebrations. USPG's new fundraising scheme hopes that these gifts might be one way of remembering all that we have been given...
On the Basis of Love
The letter of Paul to Philemon is beautiful and touching, it is so different from his other letters. Whilst letters such as Roman and Galatians show his heart of fire and passion for the Gospel, Philemon, shows the softer and warmer side of Paul.
Emmanuel Healthcare Nile Valley Bike Ride 2005
This is Emmanuel Health's 14th annual bike ride in support of the Nazareth Hospital and this year, takes us into new territory. Egypt captures the imagination of all who go there. The awe-inspiring monuments left by the Pharaohs, Greeks and Romans, as well as by early Christians and Muslims are testimony to the power of this civilisation...
No Matter Where I Go!
No matter how far away I go, My Lord is always there. No matter what the world may do to me, My Lord will always care. In the darkest corner of the earth, God's light cannot be hid. He stands beside me through the night, And I know that I am His.
Living By Grace
Apostle Paul was a wise man. He was outwardly very splendid - he studied in Tarsus, he was a Roman Citizen, and was considered the Jew of all Jews - before his conversion, Paul was a Jew that knew the Law so well. He kept these laws and rituals so well; we could call him the Pharisee of all Pharisees.
The Afternoon Siesta
Many people feel a mid-afternoon slump in mood and alertness, especially after a poor night of sleep. Many believe that this slump is caused by eating a heavy lunch. However, this usually occurs because we are meant to have a mid-afternoon nap...
Listen to your Heart
According to the British Heart Foundation, someone in UK will have a heart attack every two minutes whilst 2.6 million of us are facing life with this disease. This number is set to increase despite the ongoing public health measures to reduce this; less than two-thirds to three-quarters of us meet the recommended amounts of daily exercise to reduce our risk...
Take Time...
Take time to think; it is the source of power. Take time to read; it is the foundation of wisdom. Take time to play; it is the secret of staying young. Take time to be quiet; it is the opportunity to seek God...
Shining the Light
Among whom ye shine as lights in the world...
Aromatherapy
The therapeutic use of aromatic oils dates back to ancient times - Myrrh and frankincense are mentioned in the Bible and the ancient Egyptians used oils to embalm the dead. These days, essential oils and aromatherapy treatments claiming to treat many ailments are widely available...
Taking Care of Your Smile
You only get one set of adult teeth, so look after them. With today's hectic lifestyles, it's easy to neglect one of your most important health and beauty assets: your smile. Here's the low-down on dentistry available today and how you can brush up on your own dental care...