Category Archives: discipleship

Following Jesus can feel like a White Water Raft Ride

Posted on May 24, 2021 by honestaboutmyfaith

In this past year, things have changed massively in our lives and the lives of the churches we are a part of. Now that we have the opportunity, do we want to go back to how things were or are we willing to continue in any of the areas that we have learnt about? Will we follow and obey God even when things seem overwhelming and we want to turn back? Continue reading →

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When was the last time that you realized that you were wrong about something to do with following Jesus?

Posted on October 15, 2019 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, when was the last time that you realized that you were wrong about something to do with following Jesus? If your answer is ‘I don’t know’ and you’re not Jesus then I would suggest that you have a problem. … Continue reading →

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From Scattered Sheep to Sent Shepherds

Posted on October 26, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

It’s amazing how you can read a very familiar part of the Bible and yet see something new in it! Recently I was reading about the time when Peter said that he would never deny Jesus (Matthew 26): 31 Then Jesus … Continue reading →

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She Looks Young and Old at the Same Time

Posted on June 11, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

My wife and I were walking our dog recently when a passer-by stopped to say hello (it’s amazing how easy it is to meet new people when you are walking a dog). He asked how old our dog was and … Continue reading →

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Are you excited about the Royal Wedding?

Posted on May 18, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Are you excited about the Royal Wedding? My oldest daughter is, to the point where she has asked a few times now if we can go and watch. We are only 98 miles away from Windsor and so we could … Continue reading →

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For God so loved the world that he gave …?

Posted on May 9, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

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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There’s a hole in my roof

Posted on March 18, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Sadly we have had some vandalism at the church and a part of this has involved some tiles being ripped off the roof. This vandalism has resulted in a lot of time and effort being spent on repairs and securing … Continue reading →

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The Shock of Finding Snow after we thought that all the Snow had Melted

Posted on March 7, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Yesterday my wife and I went for a walk and we were astonished to come across snow. Most of the snow where we live has melted and most of the places we went on our walk were also snow free. … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God is like a Farmer Growing Crops

Posted on January 13, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a farmer who planted seeds in a field but as he slept his enemy planted weeds among the wheat. As the crop grew, so did the weeds and the farmer was … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God is Near

Posted on January 10, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Have you ever really, really looked forward to something? I was once in a school staff room where there was a white board with a series of marks that were being crossed off to remind everyone how many days were … Continue reading →

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