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  “Wilderness” is a rich and layered idea in the Old Testament - reflecting on it may offer some helpful ways forward as we seek to engage with Lent this year. By Helen Paynter  For many of us, Lent is a time when we give something up – fast, if you like – in order to realign ourselves with God and to seek to become closer to him. In this, we are modelling ourselves on Jesus’ actions after his baptism, when “the Spirit drove him into the wilderness” (Mark 1:12) for forty days of fasting, prayer, and testing. This year, for many of us, the idea of giving something else up i...

Aylsham minister brings Hugs from above Baptist Minister and author Patrick Coghlan has written a new book about retirement and later life, which will be available at the end of February. Hugs from above is primarily a resource of meditations and prayers for those who have entered into retirement and later life. It looks at some of the changes that take place, and some of the difficulties that might be experienced at such a time – pointing the reader towards some helpful and encouraging verses from the Bible.   The prayers are relevant, uncomplicated, and honest. They look at feelings,...

Construction and food services have suffered the most losses amid nearly 200 company busts across the nation in the last month latest figures reveal.

The Executive has launched a consultation on options for the future of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, including its potential closure.

Creditors are waiting more than two months to be paid for services or goods supplied to some sectors, with healthcare and administrative services firms among the worst offenders.