We can learn a lot from ants! Maureen Sim, Director of Operations at Pilgrims’ Friend Society, reflects on how God cares for ants who are ‘vocationally fulfilled’ in their work — and how we can be fulfilled and faithful in our service, too.

Being honest about how we are doing gives others an opportunity to see that we are all broken. This also provides an opportunity to share our faith and our story, writes Tina McKeown, a Housing Scheme Manager. Come and read four reasons why being truthful in how we are doing is a good thing!

Leena Oni, Operations Manager at Pilgrims’ Friend Society, writes from her experience as a potter, and how we can glean truth about God as a Potter who is shaping us for His glory.

Can you boast in your weakness? That is where the power of God can be displayed. When we are weak, our God is strong. Timothy Agbenike, a Registered Care Manager, writes on how we do well to strive for excellence at work and be reminded of how God’s grace is sufficient in our weakness.

Firm foundations matter. In fact, they are vital. Karen Bleay, a Care Home Business Manager, reminds us that Jesus is our cornerstone and firm foundation. We can stand secure upon Him, to the glory of God.

Rachel Fishburne writes about how mistakes do not define us. In fact, we all make them and as Christians, this is the main qualification we hold. Come and read of how we can learn from our mistakes and show wisdom towards others who make them. Ultimately, it all rests on God’s wonderful grace towards us.

Ernie Perry writes about a deep experience of loss that changed his life forever, and the incredible impact that had on his role as a care professional and in his personal life.

Sometimes work can be a struggle, especially when we take on more pressures than we should. Cheryl Wilding, a nurse and informal carer, shares how even in the face of injustice we are still to love seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.

Are you invested in your relationship with God? Do you know him as a good, good Father? Have a read of this beautiful testimony of the Father’s love toward Jason Denny, a Registered Care Manager. You will be inspired to enjoy the closeness of the Father that is yours to enjoy in Christ. Know his deep love for you today and always.

With Christmas approaching, Ruth Clemence reminds us of the greatest gift we have received – the grace of God in Christ Jesus – and what this means for us today.

Carol Jackson, Operations Manager at Pilgrims’ Friend Society, writes on what it means to trust God and why having faith in Him is worth it.

Ernie Perry guides us in a special prayer for those working in the health and social care sector.

We have an eternal home, writes Rachel Fishburne. We do well to consider that our earthly tents our ‘momentarily pitched’ before the Lord calls us home to our heavenly dwelling. She shares many encouraging words from Scripture that help us to lift our gaze upon Jesus.

Ernie Perry reflects helpfully on the transformation of our habits as God works in us and through us.

Do you find it hard to switch off from work? Many of our carers in the Christians in Care network recently offered some practical ways they try and separate their work from the rest of their life. Here are 4 ways to switch off from work with real examples of how this is put into action. We hope it will give you some ideas going forward and some well deserved rest.

We all know what it’s like to worry. How can we break out of the spin cycle that often goes around our minds? Jane Trimarco reminds us how we can bring it all to Jesus and how the strength we need comes from Him. Be encouraged!

Faith, no matter how small, is powerful writes Dipika Badar-Ud-Din. Read on to discover how faith can be put into action as we are reminded of some powerful truth from the Bible.

Lucy Honeysett reflects on the outcome of the assisted dying vote and how there is still hope to hold onto as care professionals.

Ernie Perry shares the impact that our words can have, and the beauty of God-given, gentle conversations we can have with those in our care.

A recent trip to the Brecon Beacons inspired Ruth Clemence, a volunteer for Christians in Care, to consider how God smiles upon us as the pinnacle of his creation, and how carers can be comforted by this truth.