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- December 20, 2025

Matthew 2:9: "...and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was."

Br David Timothy Holdsworth BA.Soc.Sc, BA.Theol. CJ

A Highland Theological College graduate and non-conformist follower of Jesus living at the crossroads of neurodiversity and faith. Writing on the wild grace of the Gospel.

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The following are some links to more of my content and to that of others. I believe that the external sites that are not mine are well worth a look at, but do not necessarily endorse everything found on them, nor do they necessarily endorse my content either. I simply ask you to prayerfully hold onto all that is good and praiseworthy. "Now my friends, I want to say this to you. Fill your minds with thoughts about good things. Think about things that are true, clean, right and lovely. Always think about things which people know are very good." (Phil 4.8 EEB)

Autism Initiatives No.6 One Stop Shop

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Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

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Companions of Jesus

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Devotions Podcast

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Evangelical Alliance UK (including Basis of Faith)

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Gorebridge Muddy Church Walks

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Itinerant Gospel Ministry

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Mencap Bronze Gateway Award

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Micah 6:8 Resource

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Non-resistance

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Northumbria Community

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Prescribe Nature: Newbattle Abbey College

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Red Letter Christians UK

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Take Heart: A Catechism

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