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Tim Kay explores 'finding God's mercy in a thousand-year-old prayer'.

The Prayer for the Emergency Room

“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.”

You’ve probably been there — sitting in the emergency room, waiting. Maybe it’s you who’s in pain, or maybe it’s your child.

Your phone battery is dying, so you put it away. To your left, someone’s nursing a bleeding hand. To your right, another holds their eye. Behind you, a child is crying.

The smell of antiseptic, the buzz of fluorescent lights, the heavy air of anxiety — it’s all too much.

You know this is a moment to pray. But how?

You want to seek God’s presence, to ask for His help. You know prayer is the best thing you could do right now. But how do you pray in the chaos?

This article is published by Tim Kay. It's one of many he's published on his Substack feed.

Paul Woolley asks, "What should good leadership look like?"

It’s party conference season once again. Last week it was the turn of the red team, gathering in Liverpool – a city with deep political roots and symbolic significance.

Every autumn, the UK political parties convene for their annual conferences: large-scale gatherings of politicians, activists, and affiliated groups. These events aim to rally support, connect with members, raise funds, and capture the media spotlight. For opposition parties especially, conferences are vital – offering a rare moment of sustained public attention.

This article is from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity section on Connecting with Culture.