Category Archives: Life experiences

Are we open to the Possibilities?

Posted on October 4, 2023 by honestaboutmyfaith

As we planned for our recent house move, one of the things that my wife said she was going to miss was her kitchen island. The kitchen in our new house is considerably smaller and so Tracey began to consider … Continue reading →

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Reflections from along the Great Glen Way

Posted on June 5, 2022 by honestaboutmyfaith

I recently walked along the Great Glen Way, which is a long distance path which follows the Great Glen, alongside the Caledonian canal and three lochs (including Loch Ness), from Fort William to Inverness. The walk is though some beautiful … Continue reading →

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Are we Learning to Look to our Lord in Lockdown?

Posted on January 18, 2021 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, let’s be honest, many of us are struggling! 2021 began with such hope, Covid vaccines were becoming available and the end to the pandemic appeared to be just around the corner and yet we find ourselves in lockdown again. … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter: How can we be a part of the change that is needed?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

The Baptists Together General Secretary Lynn Green has made this helpful and challenging statement that I wholeheartedly agree with.“The inhumane and merciless brutality demonstrated towards George Floyd last week was an appalling act of injustice and reveals yet again the … Continue reading →

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Who you gonna call?

Posted on May 4, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

Is anyone else struggling? Let’s be honest, life has been turned upside down and inside out in recent times in ways that we never could have imagined. Like me you may well be feeling like you are stumbling along, trying … Continue reading →

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If you are feeling Brokenhearted, you are Not Alone

Posted on April 23, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

During our times of greatest pain, when we feel brokenhearted, we often feel isolated and alone. In these moments, God wants to remind us that he is close to us and that we are never alone: The Lord is close … Continue reading →

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Nobody should put Jesus in the Corner

Posted on April 17, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

When I was called to be a Regional Minister, I spent some time asking God what he wanted to say to his Church. As I did this, I began to think about Jesus calming of the storm and I was … Continue reading →

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Are You Tired?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do … Continue reading →

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Hosanna is the word you might be looking for in these troubling times

Posted on April 5, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

If you are struggling to know how to answer the dreaded question ‘how are you’ then hosanna might be the word you are looking for. There are probably not many people who can honestly say that they are completely fine … Continue reading →

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Time to Pause and Reflect? Some thoughts and questions for church leaders

Posted on March 26, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

This post is a copy of my contribution to the Eastern Baptist Association ‘Thought for the Week’ which is sent to the Ministers in the EBA. I am reposting it here in case other church leaders find it helpful as we … Continue reading →

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