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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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The One About True Love

Posted on February 14, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

I recently came across the picture ‘Love that Lifts a Child’ by Kristi Valiant which is I think is a beautiful image and illustration of true love. The picture is inspired by the story of the Prodigal son in which a son asked for … Continue reading →

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The One About Cheering Parents

Posted on November 26, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

I just got back from a choir competition that my daughter was taking part in. My standout memory of the evening was a fanatical mum cheering wildly for her child in what was probably the worst performance of the night. The … Continue reading →

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God isn’t a father, he is The Father

Posted on June 20, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Father’s day is a lot like marmite, you either love it or you hate it. Which is it for you? Are you looking forward to it or can you not wait for it to be over? You may be looking forward … Continue reading →

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Film clips for use in Fathers Day services and sermons: God is our Father

Posted on June 17, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

These ideas can be used in Fathers Day services or at any other time when you want to focus on and think about God being our Father. Film Clip: Finding Nemo – Your father is searching for you Nemo and … Continue reading →

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The one where I remembered that it is Wednesday tomorrow

Posted on June 16, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Okay, so I’m writing this on Tuesday night at 10pm and I’ve just realized that it is Wednesday tomorrow. Each Wednesday we circulate a prayer bulletin (you can read about that here) and I usually put it together on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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The one about the talent show

Posted on July 18, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

My daughter entered the school talent show. I clapped for everyone, but I really cheered for my daughter and she was the only one I took pictures and video of. If I’m honest there were better acts than hers but … Continue reading →

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Use the Force?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

A short blog today. Watch the short video clip if you’ve not seen it before and then read on (the clip probably won’t show up in e-mail, so e-mail followers will have to open todays blog in their web browser … Continue reading →

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The One About the Race

Posted on June 26, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Once there were two brothers, Bill who was very athletic and Ben who was not. Bill had won lots of races and in contrast, Ben could have won awards for lounging around. Bill loved sports day but Ben hated it. It was … Continue reading →

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The one about the blind trail

Posted on June 23, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Several years ago I was a helper on a school trip and one of the activities was a blind trail. The children were blindfolded and then they had to hold a rope and follow it along the trail. Some of … Continue reading →

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