Tag Archives: change

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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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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Time for a Clear Out?

Posted on January 17, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

In the not too distant future we are going to have our garage converted into a bedroom and an office. The church only decided on Sunday to do the work and already Tracey has spent a whole day beginning to tidy the garage … Continue reading →

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How is your life being shaped?

Posted on June 21, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Sometimes, when I am asked to speak to a group of people about my faith I start by giving them some play dough to make something with. The activity is a lot of fun and it is amazing what people come … Continue reading →

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Joel: Turn Around When Possible (The Minor Prophets Part 1)

Posted on January 7, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

This is the first of a series on minor prophets (the last 12 books of the Old Testament). There was a national emergency, a plague of locusts had devastated the land, there was a food shortage and this was a … Continue reading →

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Potential

Posted on October 7, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

I had a real Lightbulb moment this evening as I discussed how Jesus viewed his disciples, with some friends. You have to be honest and say that Jesus’ disciples were pretty hopeless some of the time but Jesus didn’t treat them as hopeless. … Continue reading →

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The people who don’t usually vote have the power to win the election

Posted on May 7, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, if just before the 2010 general election I had started my own political party and if everyone who was eligible to vote but who didn’t on that day had changed their minds and voted for me, then I would … Continue reading →

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It’s not as useless as it looks

Posted on May 2, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Take a look at this picture. What do you think it is of? My wife and I came across it whilst on a walk recently and it took us a few moments to work out what it was. Can you guess? … Continue reading →

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The roadworks that made my journey easier

Posted on January 21, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Don’t you hate roadworks? The county council have decided to do some roadworks right in the middle of what has been the most congested area that I drive my son through each day. I was a bit annoyed when I … Continue reading →

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Who wants change? Who wants to change?

Posted on December 31, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

It’s new years eve and we are all partying, right! Actually, I’m not. I’m sitting outside my daughters bedroom door reminding them that they should be asleep. I thought I would pass the time between shh’s by writing a few … Continue reading →

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