Louise Harris

One of the joys of no longer working is being able to help my daughter with dog care. She has a wonderful 3-year old Labrador. We have developed a special bond and, as we have got to know each other more, she has taught me a lot about unconditional love.

Joy Revie

Life is always changing - that much is for sure! Just when we think we have got used to one rhythm, something comes along and changes it whether we want it to or not! Our 2 daughters got married this year, first in February and second one just last week!

David Francis

Our recent seaside holiday got me thinking about how our lives and bodies are temporary homes. Our small caravan provided warmth and shelter, yet we knew the tent would soon be folded and the caravan towed home, beautifully illustrating the Christian journey.

Natalie McClatchey

Our family recently participated in a lengthy obstacle course in a former slate mine cavern, featuring thirteen zip-lines, rope bridges and tightropes with drops of over one hundred feet. We learned that we would be anchored at all times to a strong metal cable.

Cal Sullivan

During our recent summer vacation what became a central theme to the holiday was family and a need to connect. Not to take being family for granted, but rather to connect at a deeper level. The result, was that we drew closer with love for each other.

Sheree Morris

A few months back I had a tricky conversation where, after the event, I was saddened by my words and realised that I could have handled things a whole lot better. I was challenged to reflect and to seek how the scenario could have been avoided.

Lucy Holt

As my children grow, I often discuss being a parent with others. As a teacher, I spend much of my time offering advice and support to young people. One thing which often comes up is that it takes space and time for young people to grow.

Ian Revie

As many of you know, I recently made the decision to retire. I still consult one day a week for my previous company and a few others - but the rhythm of life has shifted beautifully. Now, I finally have the time to sit back, think, plan and execute our next adventure.

Helen Francis

The phrase "getting my ducks in a row" conjures up wonky ceramic wall ornaments for some. Perhaps like me, they are picture straighteners, unsettled by things being unaligned. Setting things straight things produces calm, joy and almost relief.

Louise Harris

Recently I had the privilege of attending a celebration dinner to remember the husband of a dear friend, 10 years after his death. It is hard to believe 10 years have passed, especially as we all shared our memories of him and the impact he had had on each of us.

Joy Revie

Ian and I have recently walked The Ridgeway. One of the oldest trackways in Britain, 87 miles over an everchanging landscape. But as my eyes soaked up the beauty, it was the silence and stillness that struck me, as we walked paths that were inaccessible by cars.

David Francis

Harrogate is famous for its spa heritage, with around 88 springs around the town. While the Turkish Baths are artificially heated, if we travelled back 2000 years, we would find the ancient village of Emmaus, mentioned in Luke 24, gets its heat from the earth!

Natalie McClatchey

I recently watched a reality TV series ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’. The premise was a man believed he was taking part in a documentary for a temporary role with a hot sauce company, while they were away from the office on a team building exercise.

Sheree Morris

Worship is my outward expression of my love for my God. It’s my act of adoration, devotion and thankfulness for all He’s done for me - that He is worthy of my praise. It’s a joyful thing to do and I can almost physically reach out and touch the intimacy of God.

Cal Sullivan

In ‘The Shawshank Redemption’, the narrator speaks these words: "…I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope."

Lucy Holt

One thing I have learned over the last year is that it's possible to be positive but still take time to recognise honestly our present challenges. I value being grateful but that can sometimes mean I tend to want to skip straight to the happy answer in difficult times.

Ian Revie

We have a new CEO at work who has a very different vision than our previous one in fact, it may be yet we don't know what his vision is. A vision can only become a reality when others follow the leader, start to own their part of the vision, and start to drive delivery.

Helen Francis

I've always had an eye for the clouds. I used to amuse myself at school by imagining their shapes as landscapes or animals. I still get a thrill soaring upwards through them on plane journeys, and I've spent years trying to capture their beauty in paintings.

Louise Harris

Recent months have presented a very challenging time in my life, the unpredictable process of grief as well as unprecedented change has been really unsettling and caused a great deal of uncertainty about the future.

Joy Revie

Since Easter, I’ve reflected on the death and resurrection of Jesus and how this changed everything - not just for the disciples and immediate followers of Jesus in AD 33, but how it provides us all with a way to have a direct and intimate relationship with Jesus.