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She was so important but we don’t know her name
On one occasion when Jesus showed that he values people who society thinks are worthless, the gospel writers recorded what happened but they didn’t include the name of the woman involved. Whilst it may be that the names weren’t available to … Continue reading
Posted in Everyone is valuable, Faith, God loves us, made in God's image, self worth
Tagged discipleship, everyone is valuable, follow Jesus, God loves us, isaiah 43, Jairus daughter, Jesus love is very wonderful, mark 5 21-43, people are more important than projects, self worth, touch the hem of his garment, what is a disciple, woman with issue of blood, you are valuable
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God isn’t a father, he is The Father
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
Posted in Faith, God is our father, God loves us
Tagged adopted into God's family, father God, God is our father, God loves us
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The one about the Pig Popper
So, I bought a pig popper for £2.67 and I had fairly low expectations because of the price but it is actually a really great toy. I was expecting something quite small and flimsy, but as you can see from … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, encouragement, Everyone is valuable, Faith, Life experiences, Treat one another the way you want to be treated
Tagged being open to change, everyone is valuable, God loves us, high expectations, low expectations, open minded, prejudice, treat one another well, treat other people the way you want to be treated, treat people fairly
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A fun day stall that reminded people they were special and valuable
This was our church stall at a recent community fun day. Our aim was for people to have a good time but we also wanted to remind them that they were special and valuable. There is so much in life that … Continue reading
Posted in Being honest about our faith, creative communication, Faith, Life experiences, self worth
Tagged church fun day stall, communicating God loves you through activities, communicating the good news in creative ways, creative communication, creative prayer, everyone is valuable, God loves us, learning through fun, loved by God, self worth, you are unique, you are valuable
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Do you love the church?
So, I was sat there feeling pretty miserable and then I heard the words: Do you love the church? This all happened a long time ago. Life was tough and things were not going well at the church I was … Continue reading
Posted in church, Faith, God loves us, Life experiences, Loving one another
Tagged Christ loved the church and gave his life up for her, Do you love the church?, Ephesians 5 25, God loves us, john 13 34-35, love one another, love one another as I have loved you, nothing I can do to make God love me more, we are all imperfect, your love for one another will show that you are my disciples
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Do we really believe that we are loved unconditionally by God?
If someone could hear our thoughts (now that’s a scary thought) I wonder what they would say about what is driving us? Do we believe that God only loves us when we live a holy life or when we are … Continue reading
Why I was confused as I watched the Voice last night
I found watching ‘the Voice’ last night really confusing. One of the contestants I wouldn’t have picked had a choice of coaches wanting them on their team and others who I thought were excellent had no one turn around. Here’s … Continue reading
I can do it myself, can’t I?
I recently went to town with my youngest daughter. We had a list of jobs and several things to buy and we had a great time. We laughed, we walked and I had to keep reminding her that we couldn’t … Continue reading
The lost pump is now found
So, we bought an Airpot (see picture) for our toddler group at the church. We were short on helpers and we realized that if we bought and filled this with hot water that it would save a helper having to make … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Faith, God loves us, Joy
Tagged airpot, God loves us, lost sheep, Matthew 18 12-14, work smart
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You have got one of those already
We have a fire door at the church that is very draughty and so we asked someone to quote for a new door. (Okay, this isn’t the best opening line you have ever read but stick with it. Fairly soon … Continue reading
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