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Dec 4, 2024 | 
emj.bmj.com | Louise Davidson |Felicity Southworth |Natalie Williams |Thomas James
DiscussionThis study evaluated the effectiveness of improvised and interim decontamination methods, both alone and in sequence.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Natalie Williams
It’s sometimes easier to feed someone than grieve with them, says Natalie Williams. But Jesus asks us to do both
Have you ever had your heart broken? If you have, even if it was a long time ago, you can probably recall how painful it was.
When we talk about broken hearts, our culture tends to assume we’re talking about romantic relationships. But Victorian preacher, Charles Spurgeon, spoke about how our hearts can be broken by poverty, disappointment and even sin.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Natalie Williams
Natalie Williams on how your weekly shop could look different if you applied the Old Testament principle of gleaning
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In the Old Testament, care for those who were struggling economically was central to how the people of God were to flourish and be set apart from other people groups.
One law concerned gleaning. As crops were gathered up, some would fall by the wayside.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
womanalive.co.uk | Natalie Williams |Mark Vroegop |Claire Musters |CH Spurgeon
Hosted by Claire MustersThis month I’m reading…
‘Tis Mercy All: The power of mercy in a polarised world By Natalie Williams (Form, 978-0281089185)
Natalie is the CEO of Jubilee+, a national Christian charity that works to equip churches to engage meaningfully with those in need within their local communities. She has written books previously that call the Church to change its thinking towards the poor and to act with justice.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
christiantoday.com | Natalie Williams
We are just a couple of days away from voting and I have made it this far in the election campaign without arguing with anyone. As someone who is very engaged in politics and cares deeply about poverty in our nation, this seems like a minor miracle. Arguing with family, friends and even fellow Christians has been part and parcel of the weeks running up to previous election days. But this year I have been making a conscious effort to focus on mercy, justice, and humility.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Natalie Williams
Rishi Sunak wants mercy for himself, but justice for others. He’s just like the rest of us, observes Natalie Williams
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It is hard to find anyone who doesn’t think Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a big mistake by leaving D-Day commemorations early last week. This week, he asked for forgiveness.
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Mar 21, 2024 | 
premierchristianity.com | Natalie Williams
God’s heart for those in need is crystal clear throughout the Old Testament. In a cost of living crisis the call to love your neighbour as yourself is more relevant than ever, says Natalie Williams
My boiler broke last week. I’m writing this wrapped up in a dressing gown over my clothes, clutching a hot-water bottle, with a heater struggling to warm up my living room. It’s day five of no heating and no hot water (I have showered; I went to my mum’s!).
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
premierchristianity.com | Natalie Williams
Receiving criticism isn’t easy. But it’s vital if you’re to grow in leading well, says Natalie Williams
To lead well, we need to be aware of our strengths and weaknesses. We need to be confident but not arrogant. We need to see our flaws but not be weighed down by our insecurities. In addition, Christian leadership requires a specific kind of fine-tuning, as we try to balance courageous faith that pioneers and steps out with taking responsibility and stewarding faithfully.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
premierchristianity.com | Natalie Williams
A leader’s highest calling is to develop other leaders, says Natalie Williams
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I don’t know what I imagined leadership would be like but, for some reason, it has come as quite a shock to me that it is really hard work – and that it’s not really about the leader at all.
I’m not sure why I thought it would be; the Bible certainly doesn’t paint that picture. Perhaps it’s because, as a new Christian, the anthem of my late teenage years was the Delirious?
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Aug 31, 2023 | 
premierchristianity.com | Natalie Williams |Kate Orson |Tim Wyatt |Lucy Peppiatt
Learning to trust God - in leadership or in life - is an ongoing adventure, says Natalie Williams. You never feel ready, but God never fails
Do you remember the first time you rode a bike without stabilisers, or swam without armbands? The adrenalin, the fear, the excitement, the wobble.
The first time I co-led a prayer meeting at my church felt similar to those childhood experiences. Midway through the meeting, I asked my pastor what we should do next. He replied: “Go with whatever you think.
