Category Archives: Being honest about our faith

When God Surprises You

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

One Sunday morning we were praying and someone shared ‘I think there is someone here who needs to talk with someone who understands’. Following the service someone got talking to the person next to them about a situation that was … Continue reading →

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Meeting Jesus when we feel broken, afraid or full of doubt

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

Mary was distraught. She had come to the tomb and was shocked to find that Jesus’ body wasn’t there.  We don’t know how long she stood there or what thoughts were spinning through her head but we do know that … Continue reading →

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Apparently I’m not Worthy, or am I?

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

As I walked past it I couldn’t resist the urge to try to pick up Thor’s Hammer. I knew it was fake, just a prop in a cinema foyer but I just had to try. As I posed for my … Continue reading →

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For God so loved the world that he gave …?

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

I used to be passionate about just sharing a gospel message but now I have become more passionate about sharing Jesus. When God wanted to demonstrate his love for the world, he sent his son, not a message. A letter, … Continue reading →

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When God says Tune in Next Week

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

Thomas couldn’t believe what he was hearing, the other disciples were saying that Jesus was alive but how could that be? Thomas listened to them and then he famously replied: “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds … Continue reading →

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Looking for God Moments

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

When we serve God and create our own definition of success, it can lead to us feeling we have failed when we should be celebrating the amazing things that God is doing! Last week, I spent a few days at … Continue reading →

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Are we Listening?: A Modern Parable

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

The Church was on a mission and they were excited following the launch of several new projects. One Saturday morning they decided to go into their community to tell people about what they were offering. Peter couldn’t wait to share … Continue reading →

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The one where people looked at me in a strange way

Posted on April 5, 2017 by

As I was walking around the supermarket, I began to notice that people were looking at me in a strange way (it may surprise you to know that this is an unusual experience for me). Although it took me a while, … Continue reading →

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The Church in the Wild and Outdoor Enclosure

Posted on January 15, 2017 by

I have walked past this sign many, many times but a few days ago it really struck me in a new way (no, I didn’t walk into it but I do believe that God spoke to me through it!) The words … Continue reading →

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What are you looking at?

Posted on January 12, 2017 by

Yesterday my wife and I visited our local Zoo and as we were there without our children we spent a lot longer watching individual animals than we would usually do. As I watched this Orangutan I became aware that I … Continue reading →

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