Bite-sized daily reflections, prayers and poems to help you draw nearer to God as we approach Easter. This Lent, join us as we take time out to reflect on and celebrate the power of unity and togetherness. You’ll hear from voices around the world as we explore this theme and reflect on God’s goodness
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Jij maakt verschil. Of je nu in Zeist woont of in Kampala. Overal ter wereld zien we mensen die opstaan tegen onrecht en van betekenis zijn in hun eigen leefomgeving. Van een verschilmaker in Nepal die het afvalprobleem in zijn stad aanpakt, tot een dominee in Utrecht die voetbaltrainer werd. In deze serie artikelen gaan we in op wat we lokaal zien gebeuren, soms dichtbij en soms verder weg. Deze inspirerende verhalen delen we graag met je. Je kunt de artikelen ook beluisteren.
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‘And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’ (Matthew 28:20) A poem for Easter Sunday.Di Tearfund
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A prayer for the gap between falling down and rising up.Di Tearfund
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There was no light. It hadn’t been created yet. The waters were deep and utterly dark.Di Tearfund
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It takes a leap of faith.Di Tearfund
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‘I have swept away your offences like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.”’ (Isaiah 44:22)Di Tearfund
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Elections in Burundi have often been marred by violence. But the church was able to show another way.Di Tearfund
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‘Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.’ (Psalm 30:5) For the final week of Lent, we’re hearing about how we can become one with redemption. To support Tearfund’s Lent Appeal, please visit tearfund.org/onelentDi Tearfund
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Each Sunday, we’re sharing a poem with you. Ask God to speak to you as you soak in the words.Di Tearfund
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A prayer of invitation.Di Tearfund
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‘Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”’ (Matthew 8:20)Di Tearfund
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Conflict begins in our hearts, but it can also end there.Di Tearfund
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People living in poverty don’t need assistance – they need opportunities. To support Tearfund’s Lent Appeal, please visit tearfund.org/onelentDi Tearfund
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‘There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.’ (Galatians 3:28)Di Tearfund
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What would a Christian society actually look like? For the sixth week of Lent, we’re hearing about how we can become one with the marginalised.Di Tearfund
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Each Sunday, we’re sharing a poem with you. Ask God to speak to you as you soak in the words. Poem is © Gideon Heugh, from ‘Devastating Beauty’Di Tearfund
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A prayer for wholeness.Di Tearfund
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The call of the church is to love. But what does love look like?Di Tearfund
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The project that brought François back to life. To support Tearfund’s Lent Appeal, please visit tearfund.org/onelentDi Tearfund
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‘Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.’ (Philippians 2:2)Di Tearfund
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Jesus is the way… so what?Di Tearfund
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‘Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.’ (1 Peter 4:10) For the fifth week of Lent, we’re hearing about how we can become one with the church.Di Tearfund
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Each Sunday, we’re sharing a poem with you. Ask God to speak to you as you soak in the words. Poem is © Gideon Heugh, from ‘Rumours of Light’.Di Tearfund
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A prayer for connection and unity.Di Tearfund
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‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.’ (Luke 4:18)Di Tearfund
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‘There is a hope that life can be different… that we too can be made new.’Di Tearfund
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How community groups are lifting the burden of isolation for people living in poverty.Di Tearfund
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‘Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.’ (Philippians 2:3)Di Tearfund
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Lightning, donuts and song in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For the fourth week of Lent, we’re hearing about how we can become one with each other.Di Tearfund
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Each Sunday, we’re sharing a poem with you. Ask God to speak to you as you soak in the words. Poem is © Gideon Heugh, from ‘Rumours of Light’.Di Tearfund
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‘Do not be afraid, you wild animals, for the pastures in the wilderness are becoming green.’ (Joel 2:22)Di Tearfund
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Choosing connection over consumerism.Di Tearfund
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‘For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen.’ (Romans 1:20)Di Tearfund
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‘He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.’ (Micah 6:8)Di Tearfund
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When you make your life about the immeasurable, there will always be abundance.Di Tearfund
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A story about a chicken coop – and the goodness of the world God created. For the third week of Lent, we’re hearing about how we can become one with creation.Di Tearfund
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Each Sunday, we’re sharing a poem with you. Ask God to speak to you as you soak in the words.Di Tearfund
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A prayer to draw us in to Christ’s presence.Di Tearfund
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‘As we marvel at Jesus, the Son of God, let us also marvel at his humanity.’Di Tearfund
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‘When we are in Christ, we are a new creation and there is plenty to explore and experience.’Di Tearfund
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‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ (John 8:12)Di Tearfund
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‘But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?”’ (Luke 10:29)Di Tearfund
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A story from the Philippines. ‘Even if we lost everything, God will not leave us alone… As long as God is there, we can recover from this.’ For the second week of Lent, we’re hearing about how we can become one with Christ.Di Tearfund
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Ukraine, hope, and unchanging truth.Di Tearfund
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A prayer for stepping into an abundant life.Di Tearfund
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‘So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.’ (Genesis 1:27)Di Tearfund
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God knows every corner of our hearts and being – even the darkest depths.Di Tearfund
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Ash Wednesday. ‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.’ (Romans 12:2) For the first week of Lent, we’re hearing about how we can become one with our identity.Di Tearfund
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When we face them alone, our problems can feel insurmountable. When we carry them alone, our burdens can seem unbearable. But together, as one – with God, with each other, with creation, and with our true identity in Christ – there is the strength to overcome. This Lent, join us as we take time out to reflect on and celebrate the power of unity and…
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Mensen die moeite hebben om rond te komen, schamen zich daar vaak voor. En juist die schaamte houdt armoede in stand, weet sociaal psycholoog Arnoud Plantinga. ‘Dit geldt voor zowel Kenyaanse boeren die hun oogst zien mislukken door tegenvallende regenval, als voor Zweedse arbeiders die hun baan verliezen.’ Is testen de oplossing?…
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Kleding in eigen land laten produceren lijkt misschien de meest duurzame optie, maar is dat ook zo? ‘Ik was altijd geneigd om te denken dat als het hier uit Nederland komt het goed is, maar je kunt als land niet overal goed in zijn.’ Op zoek naar de juiste balans.Di Tear
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