Have you ever thought about why we celebrate Valentine's Day? This short article, originally published in February 2008, seeks to explain the day's origins. Extract Valentine had been serving as a priest in…

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As we prepare to mark the start of Lent with pancake parties, races and fillings, this short article explores the origins of the day. Article extract Our name for it has its origins from the term Shrive – to confe…

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Barney's back for February with a new take on Mark 8:34-37 - "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Using the Message translation, it talks about the need to let Jesus be the driver of…

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This month's exclusive clip-art from the pen of Steve Vaughan-Turner features a reminder not to read your Bible every day, but devour it. And with Lent courses about to start, what better way to launch your church's coverage than with this be…

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"We have Mardi Gras and you have ...er ... pancakes! Must be an English thing, yes?" As Lent gets underway, give your readers a chuckle with our exclusive cartoon from the pen of Steve Vaughan Turner. Featuring a comical take on Mardi Gra…

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Continuing our special puzzle page - four sudukos to solve, with a selection of difficulty levels. All four puzzles are on one page, complete with the answers making it an ideal last-minute space filler that your readers will love and appreciate over…

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Our monthly suduko puzzle published for use in January 2010 magazines. Exclusive to thesheepdip.co.uk Look out for our special sudukos - four on one A5 page, complete with answers! Zip file containing TIF and PDF versions of the puzzle and ans…

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To tie in with Barney's Page for February 2010, our fiendish wordsearch covers Mark 8:27-35 - Jesus predicts his death and It's a perfect way to give your church magazine readers a challenge: can they find all 24 phrases from the passa…

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What should your readers be doing in their gardens this February? Our brilliant article from Colin Dale, head gardener at Notcutts Garden Centres has the answer! Our monthly look ahead to what to do in your garden contains three articles - a 30…

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Brighten up the diary pages in your church magazine or church newsletter with our collection of interesting,bizarre, trivial and astounding collection of facts for each day of the year. Find out ... What was used to  used successfully to trea…

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Start your church magazine or newsletter off with with this stunning image of Malvern Abbey's tower.  The Abbey's unusual brickwork and gothic architecture creates a strong image that will give your cover some impact. We've matched …

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Start your church magazine or newsletter off with with this stunning image of a lighthouse snapped at Corbiere on the island of Jersey.  The lighthouse stands atop of a rocky path, which means we've matched it to the Scripture that reminds …

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Access all articles made available on thesheepdip.co.uk  for your February 2010 newsletters through to January 2011 newsletters. Please note this access is only for new articles and doesn't include previously published articles which may be…

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This contains all the articles for February 2010 newsletters in one money-saving package. You are sent a link to a webpage containing all the articles uploaded for February 2010, which you must bookmark in your web browser and return to to access yo…

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If you want something a little different for your magazine pages this month, why not try this brilliant pancake recipe?  Article extract Shrove Tuesday Mini Pancakes With Loseley’s Rich and Creamy Plain Yoghourt, 150g (5oz) and Golden …

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Mark Woods' excellent series telling the story behind some of our favourite hymns continues with a look at a Lent hymn, Ah, Holy Jesus. This sombre hymn was designed to help people reflect on the sacrifice that Christ made for us and our sin.&nbs…

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The very idea of apartheid seems so utterly wrong now, it seems hard to believe that it was still in place until very recently. But throughout its lifespan, it was resisted by brave and courageous people, including Archibishop Denis Hurley. A new bo…

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They live in every church congregation but keep their presence quiet. What would you do if someone told you that they had been abused? How would you cope? How could you help?  A new book, A Spirituality of Survival – Enabli…

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As spring gets ever closer, cheer up your readers with news of a terrific tulip festival which is coming to a variety of venues across the country in April. This short article, with picture, reveals where they will take place - and gives news of a …

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Our regular round-up of new Christian books that will challenge, amuse, startle and amaze your readers. There's bound be something from this collection of titles that they will want to read! Article extract Last things first: Living in the ligh…

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Our regular collection of jokes, quotes and thoughtful sayings to help you fill those awkward gaps in your newsletter or church magazine. They'll challenge, delight and amaze your readers - and help you finish your pages. This month, there's…

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