Category Archives: fomo

Could you turn off your phone please?

Posted on August 12, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

A few weeks ago, Tracey, the girls and I went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal in London. We went as a part of my daughter’s 11th Birthday celebrations and we had a great day out in … Continue reading →

Posted in Being honest about our faith, discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, fomo, Kingdom of God, Life experiences | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Pink Unicorn Which Started A Fight

Posted on October 17, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Who would have thought that a little pink unicorn could have started such a big argument and ultimately a fight? It all started a few weeks ago when my wife, girls and I were walking in the woods. On the way through we did … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Following Jesus, fomo, Life experiences, Loving one another, materialism | Tagged , | 1 Comment

The one about Coconuts at a Castle

Posted on September 1, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, we were walking out of the castle gate when someone came towards us banging two halves of a coconut together. Can you guess why? I didn’t find it strange at all and I have to confess that my first … Continue reading →

Posted in Being honest about our faith, consumerism, Faith, film, Following Jesus, fomo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are you green with envy?

Posted on July 27, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

As I look through my Facebook feed there are more and more of my friend’s holiday pictures appearing each day. How do you feel when you see people’s holiday pictures? When you see someone pictured somewhere you have always wanted to go or … Continue reading →

Posted in contentment, envy, Faith, fomo, happiness, Life experiences | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Your attitude can make you happy even when your circumstances should make you miserable

Posted on May 30, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

I’m writing this on Saturday night after a long day. I put up a bouncy castle I took one of the kids to town to buy new shoes I let someone into church to have a party (we need more … Continue reading →

Posted in contentment, fomo, Life experiences, Life in all it's fullness | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I am beautiful aren’t I?

Posted on May 11, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

When we first saw the hut it was a white speck in the distance and a few miles later we could see it more clearly. My wife and I both agreed that it was a beautiful spot to live, in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Everyone is valuable, Faith, fomo, freedom, Life experiences, Life in all it's fullness | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Stories of childhood in WW2 and the lessons we can learn

Posted on November 7, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

I had an inspiring conversation recently with a group of people who were children during the WW2. They told me about doodlebugs (missile like flying bombs) and the sound they used to make so that you knew they were coming. … Continue reading →

Posted in contentment, Faith, fomo, Learning, Life experiences, parenting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thankfulness: Why an attitude of gratitude is so important.

Posted on October 11, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

My wife is unwell at the moment (I’m pretty sure that it’s not because she is allergic to me). We ideally needed to see a doctor fairly quickly and so we went to the surgery and waited. They have just … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessed to be a blessing, contentment, encouragement, Faith, fomo, Life experiences | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Have you heard of FOMO?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

There is an increasing concern that many people today are suffering with FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out). Social media is great for staying connected but one of the problems with it is that it often shows just the edited … Continue reading →

Posted in contentment, Faith, fomo | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments