How can we ever know that the Gospel of Jesus and the words of the bible are really true? I mean, they were written thousands of years ago in a culture that is so different from ours – no phones, no bank accounts, no McDonalds! It was orally passed down before it was written down! … Continue reading Can we have Certain faith in an uncertain world?
‘The Stenchmire’ – about facing your fears
It shuffled silently through the undergrowth, the stench of its breath illuminated like mist under a cold full moon. I could almost feel the darkness within it as I hid, trembling in the tree trunk, heart bursting in the fear of being found. It wandered past slowly and I exhaled my relief. That was when … Continue reading ‘The Stenchmire’ – about facing your fears
Self care – the art of burning brightly
This morning I had the privilege of participating (gatecrashing!!) a Twitter conversation on the subject of 'self care'. Too many of us care for others and neglect ourselves in the process. We end up tired, taken for granted, or at worst... burnt out! We are not meant to burn out in the pursuit of supporting, … Continue reading Self care – the art of burning brightly
Taking Christmas into the wilderness of the margins
What is the heart of the Christmas Story, and what has this got to do with #homelessness?
Simple and hard to follow
Faith hopes for what it does not see and helps us carry what we cannot bear
The Antidote to Anxiety
Ever have those moments when your head is full of worry, anxiety and stress when you look at the world around you? I know I certainly do! It's so easy to feel like you are drowning. We all have times like this - so how should a follower of Jesus respond to such moments?
Make God your Delight
This is one of those verses where we focus on the latter part first. It is the first phrase that really matters. Make God your delight... ...because if HIS infinite delightfulness ...because of HIS love, grace, mercy, faithfulness, etc. Is GOD the main delight in our lives? Is he our ‘reason for being’? Make God … Continue reading Make God your Delight
