Tag Archives: follow Jesus wholeheartedly

The Kingdom of God is Near

Posted on January 10, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Have you ever really, really looked forward to something? I was once in a school staff room where there was a white board with a series of marks that were being crossed off to remind everyone how many days were … Continue reading →

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We’re going for a Walk: Our 2018 Adventure!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

During the Summer, Tracey and I are planning to walk the West Highland Way which covers 96 miles from Milngavie to Fort William in Scotland. We have talked about walking the West Highland Way for years since we drove through some … Continue reading →

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Will we give our best to Jesus?: A Thought for Palm Sunday

Posted on April 9, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

The crowd was so excited to see Jesus that they laid their coats and palm leaves on the ground for the donkey that was carrying him to ride over. Lots of people went home that day with clothing that looked … 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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Our Design or God’s Design?

Posted on August 29, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

At church yesterday we gave everyone a panel of card and asked them to colour it in with pens or paint. When we stuck them all together this was the result. People were free to create their own designs, but we … Continue reading →

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So, is it Tuesday or Wednesday? – Sometimes life is confusing!

Posted on June 1, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

If you are living in the UK, you might be confused as to whether it is Tuesday or Wednesday today. When we have a bank holiday Monday and the working week begins on a Tuesday rather than a Monday, does it leave you confused? … Continue reading →

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The one about the lighthouse

Posted on June 24, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

The captain pondered his problem as he tried to keep his boat on course in the storm.  He knew that his ship wouldn’t survive much longer at sea in the gale force conditions but it was also pitch black and … Continue reading →

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