Tag Archives: coping with difficulties

Are you fearful in the face of Brexit?

Posted on June 25, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

The past 24 hours has been incredibly difficult for many people who voted remain in the EU Referendum. This post is to offer some thoughts on how we can cope when we feel, sad, scared, gutted and worried using some words from Psalm … Continue reading →

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Don’t ask God to direct your steps if you aren’t willing to move your feet

Posted on April 20, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, Tracey and I were out geocaching and as we walked along we came to a section of footpath that was underwater. We were right next to a footpath sign and we had our gps unit and so we knew … Continue reading →

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‘The own goal won’t define her and I won’t allow it to’

Posted on July 2, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

England lost their semi final at the Women’ World Cup in heartbreaking circumstances. In the dying seconds of the game with the score 1 each, Laura Bassett deflected the ball into her own net. If you watched the game, you will … Continue reading →

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The one about the big BUT

Posted on May 31, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

I wanted to share a little of my sermon from this morning where I talked about big BUTs. You might have a big BUT more often than you think. For example, say you have an urge to go to the beach and decide … Continue reading →

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She wasn’t having her best day but then we found some muddy puddles and things changed

Posted on December 7, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

It’s been a tough few months for our family. We have had a lot of illness, a lot of pressure and some difficult choices to make. When life is hard we often feel tired and tiredness can lead to withdrawal … Continue reading →

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Is it normal to feel fragile?

Posted on July 11, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Have you ever felt fragile and upset and apologised for it? There seems to be an expectation amongst some people that we should all be strong and able to cope but is this the way it should be? The Bible says: We have … Continue reading →

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The one where I was happy and sad at the same time

Posted on June 16, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

My friend Nick has been asked to become the Eastern Baptist Association’s third Regional Minister. I am so happy because Nick will be great in this role but I am also sad because he will move away from Colchester. Nick, … Continue reading →

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