Category Archives: God loves us

Jesus Wept

Posted on October 30, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

The shortest verse in the Bible provides us a deep and profound look into the heart of God: ‘Jesus wept’ As Jesus approaches the tomb of his friend Lazarus, he broke down and cried. When Lazarus was seriously ill Jesus … 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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In the Hands of God

Posted on September 3, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

I love this sculpture of giant hands outside of Woodbridge Quay Church. When I was in the area recently I took this photo of my daughter curled up as a reminder that she is safe on God’s hands. I want her … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by God’s Love

Posted on May 25, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

When I think of being surrounded it feels like it has a negative connotation. The police officer might shout ‘we have you surrounded’ to the criminals in a building. Soldiers might shout to their enemies ‘we have you surrounded’ as they … 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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Apparently I’m not Worthy, or am I?

Posted on May 11, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

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

Posted on March 10, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

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 one about the Doll

Posted on February 4, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

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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People are more Important than Projects

Posted on October 3, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

People really are more important that Projects but is that the reality in church life? Does the church that you are part of view people primarily as a resource for fueling their projects or as children of God who are … Continue reading →

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I’m So Proud

Posted on September 23, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

Tonight I am going to watch my son perform in the final of local Band Wars competition and I couldn’t be prouder. My son and his friends made it through the heats and because of their excellent performances and they … Continue reading →

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