Tag Archives: God is love

Surrounded by God’s Love

Posted on May 25, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

When I think of being surrounded it feels like it has a negative connotation. The police officer might shout ‘we have you surrounded’ to the criminals in a building. Soldiers might shout to their enemies ‘we have you surrounded’ as they … Continue reading →

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As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you

Posted on March 10, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

There is a special bond between a mother and a child and God wants us to know that he loves us with that same intensity, passion and devotion. God says: ‘As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary: Something Worth Celebrating

Posted on September 26, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

Twenty five years ago today, the large hall at Orchard Baptist Church was officially opened. The church had grown so much that the original chapel wasn’t large enough to hold everyone on a Sunday and so the decision was made … Continue reading →

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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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Loving people because we Love them, not because we ought to Love them

Posted on July 7, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, we finished Homegroup (a group of people meeting in a home to explore faith) last night by asking God to speak to us. As we were quiet, Christine began to talk about God’s love and how we need to … Continue reading →

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