Category Archives: Faith

Do we want to become more like Jesus?

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

Whenever we on a walk in the countryside, my daughter looks for two long sticks to carry. Looking at this picture, can you guess why? My wife uses walking poles when we are on longer walks and my daughter just … 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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Holy Week: What is it all about?

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

Originally posted on Honest about my faith:
Christians call the week before Easter Sunday Holy week. This week coming is a time when we especially remember the days leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. I have written two different…

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A Million Dreams or Making Do?

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

In the film ‘The Greatest Showman’, a young Barnum sings the song ‘A Million Dreams’ to Charity. He has a terrible start in life, living in poverty and coping with the death of his father but despite this he sings: … Continue reading →

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There’s a hole in my roof

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

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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As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you

Posted on March 10, 2018 by

There is a special bond between a mother and a child and God wants us to know that he loves us with that same intensity, passion and devotion. God says: ‘As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort … 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

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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Mothers Day Gift ideas from Churches

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

Originally posted on Honest about my faith:
Many churches choose to give gifts to ladies on Mothers Day and this is usually a few flowers or a small plant. These flowers can be very beautiful or a bit wilted depending…

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The one about the Doll

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

When they were younger, one of my children owned a doll that they took everywhere. Towards the end of her stay with us the Doll was fairly broken. She had seen better days, her hair was matted and one of … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed planted in a field

Posted on January 15, 2018 by

It’s amazing that something as small and seemingly insignificant as an acorn can produce something as large and majestic as an oak tree. Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed planted in a field. Although … Continue reading →

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