In this short video Ian thinks about the things that make us happy and what counts a joy. What impact does it have on our lives if we have something to be joyful about, even in the sad and hard times?
In this short video Ian thinks about the Christmas cards we see declaring "Peace on Earth". What is this peace and is there any chance of finding it with the world in its current state?
In this short video Ian thinks about some of the predictions in the Bible - as we run up to Christmas it's worth remembering that 2000 years ago most people didn't realise that Jesus' birth was the thing so many of them had been waiting for!
In this short video Ian talks about some of the things the Bible says about the future; ultimately, God will make everything perfect again.
In this short video Ian tells the story of a man called Daniel who spent the night in a pit full of hungry lions.
In this short video Ian tells the story behind the saying "The Writing's on the wall" and thinks about our responsibility to lead well.
In this short video Ian continues the story of Daniel - this time the king has had another dream but this time it's personal!
In this short video Ian tells a story of Daniel's friends who decided to obey God rather than the king.
In this short video Ian continues the story of Daniel as a king asks a completely impossible question with dire results if no-one can answer...
In this short video Ian introduces a young man called Daniel and his friends. They have an opportunity to live the royal life but there's a problem...
In this short video Ian tells the story of Josiah - a king who thought it was too late and there was no way back to God.
In this short video Ian tells the story of a man called Nehemiah who felt a call from God to go and do an impossible task.
In this short video Ian thinks about a young Jewish girl who became queen of a foreign nation only to then find that she is the only hope left for her nation.
In this short video Ian introduces another prophet called Elisha and tells the story of how, with God's help, he saved two boys from a life of slavery
In this short video Ian tells the story of what happened when Elijah went head to head with nearly a thousand false prophets with firey results
In this short video Ian introduces a prophet called Elijah and his first encounter with a king called Ahab
In this short video Ian introduces the third king of Israel - Solomon. He became famous all over the world for his wisdom but he still surprised people!
In this short video Ian explores the relationship between David and God a little more and how open he was about it, even as king.
In this short video Ian looks at what sort of king David turned out to be. He's often remembered as the greatest king Israel had but that didn't mean he was perfect!
In this short video Ian looks at who David was as he grew up. Life wasn't always easy for him and he wrote many poems and songs that we can still read today.
In this short video we hear about a young boy called David who would one day go on to become King, but not before he's had a rather famous encounter with a giant called Goliath.
In this short video Ian tells the story of how Saul, the King, disobeyed God just one too many times. Whilst forgiveness is always available for us, consequences can still remain.
In this short video Ian tells the story of how the first ever king of Israel was chosen; it was a big surprise for a young farmer!
In this short video Ian tells the story of a little boy hearing God speak to him for the first time. How would he recognise that voice?
In this short video Ian tells the story of Ruth; a story of great loyalty, kindness and friendship.
In this short video Ian tells the story of Israel's strongest man - Samson which shows us that God will never abandon us.
In this short video Ian looks at the story of Rahab - not the most likely person to become one of Jesus' ancestors!
In this short video Ian thinks about how God's ask of us is acrtually quite simple - just follow the guidance He gives us!
In this short video Ian thinks about whether we can trust God and the consequences of both trusting and not trusting Him.
In this short video Ian thinks about Moses' experience of God and how we can experience God with us too.
In this short video Ian looks at parallels between the times Moses met with God and Jesus' own life.
In this short video Ian completes his look at the 10 Commandments. This week, the ninth tells us not to lie, particularly about other people, and the tenth warns us from craving the things other people have.
In this short video Ian continues looking at the 10 Commandments. This week, the seventh commandment to be faithful in our relationships and the eighth, not to steal. How can we make sure we don't steal things from people that can't be replaced.
In this short video Ian continues looking at the 10 Commandments. This week, the fifth commandment to respect our parents and the sixth - don't murder, and how Jesus talked about this in terms of our anger.
In this short video Ian continues looking at the 10 Commandments. This week, the third commandment tells us about how we should speak of our friends, and the fourth about how we humans need to take time out to rest.
In this short video Ian starts looking at the 10 Commandments given to Moses and the Israelite nation. This week, how Jesus moved away from commanding people to worship, and to a world where we worship because we love God.
Happy Easter! In this short video Ian thinks about the choices God made that led to Easter and the choice that He invites us to make now.
In this short video Ian talks about God's instruction to the Israelites to always remember what happened in Egypt and how that mirrors how Christians remember what Jesus did still today
In this short video Ian looks at how God provides for us on an ongoing basis. He doesn't just intervene for a special occasion and then leave us to it - instead He lines all sorts of things up for us as we follow Him
In this short video Ian thinks about how a story about God literally moving the sea out of the way of the Israelites tells us about how God goes about putting things in place to save us from the things that trap us even today
In this short video Ian looks at how God steps Moses' story up when He sends Moses to confront Pharaoh and demand that the Israelites are released from slavery
In this short video Ian continues looking at Moses - he's now grown up and has an unexpected meeting with God but isn't keen on the message he's given.
In this short video Ian looks at the story of how a baby was saved from drastic population control measures by a princess
In this short video Ian looks at who Joseph actually became and the impact the events of his life had on him.
In this short video Ian thinks about Joseph - yes - the one with the multi-coloured coat. Who was he and what was he going to become?
In this short video Ian continues the story of Jacob and the promise God kept passing on from one generation to the next.
In this short video Ian introduces us to Esau and Jacob - twin brothers who didn't always get along with each other!
In this short video Ian talks about Isaac - the baby born to very elderly parents who laughed when God told them they would have a son.
In this short video Ian introduces Abram's wife, Sarai and we hear her reaction to God telling her she would have a baby when she was approaching 100 years old!
Happy Christmas! We hope you enjoy this short walk through the Christmas story with Ian, Julie and Matt.
