Tag Archives: evangelism

Looking for God Moments

Posted on September 21, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

When we serve God and create our own definition of success, it can lead to us feeling we have failed when we should be celebrating the amazing things that God is doing! Last week, I spent a few days at … Continue reading →

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Are we Listening?: A Modern Parable

Posted on June 23, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

The Church was on a mission and they were excited following the launch of several new projects. One Saturday morning they decided to go into their community to tell people about what they were offering. Peter couldn’t wait to share … Continue reading →

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The one where people looked at me in a strange way

Posted on April 5, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

As I was walking around the supermarket, I began to notice that people were looking at me in a strange way (it may surprise you to know that this is an unusual experience for me). Although it took me a while, … Continue reading →

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The Church in the Wild and Outdoor Enclosure

Posted on January 15, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

I have walked past this sign many, many times but a few days ago it really struck me in a new way (no, I didn’t walk into it but I do believe that God spoke to me through it!) The words … Continue reading →

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Advent 17: That is Amazing News!

Posted on December 17, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

The shepherds were shocked and amazed by their angelic visitors and the mind blowing news that they were hearing. It’s really no wonder that they left their sheep in the middle of the night to go to see if it … Continue reading →

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I am a priest so I’m afraid that I have to pray

Posted on October 11, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

I stood there in disbelief as I realized that he really had just said. ‘I am a priest so I’m afraid that I have to pray’. These words were spoken at the end of a talk given in a school assembly and I don’t … Continue reading →

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I want to tell you the good news but I can’t

Posted on September 23, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

We were eating a family meal a few days ago when all of a sudden my youngest daughter shouted out ‘I want to tell you the good news but I can’t’. We had got some new pet rabbits that day but my other … Continue reading →

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A Parable: What’s the Point of the Church?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

The team’s preparation for the tournament had been far from ideal. They were the host nation so had not had to qualify for the tournament and had not played a competitive match for a long time. There had been some … Continue reading →

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This is my Mum, she’s an Author

Posted on June 12, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

When they were camping recently, my daughter introduced Tracey to some children she was playing with by saying, ‘This is my mum, she’s an author’. Tracey had just signed a contract to have a book published and it is wonderful the … Continue reading →

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An Encounter with God is better than an Explanation about Him

Posted on May 25, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Sadly, many Christians think that evangelism is primarily about passing on information about Jesus but it is so much more. I want people who don’t know Jesus yet to, Encounter him rather than just to hear an Explanation about him. Talk … Continue reading →

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