Tag Archives: healing

Meeting Jesus when we feel broken, afraid or full of doubt

Posted on May 15, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Mary was distraught. She had come to the tomb and was shocked to find that Jesus’ body wasn’t there.  We don’t know how long she stood there or what thoughts were spinning through her head but we do know that … Continue reading →

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There’s a hole in my roof

Posted on March 18, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Sadly we have had some vandalism at the church and a part of this has involved some tiles being ripped off the roof. This vandalism has resulted in a lot of time and effort being spent on repairs and securing … Continue reading →

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Do you ever feel like giving up?

Posted on November 11, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Elijah had traveled all day in the desert heat and as evening came he collapsed, exhausted, terrified and broken and he prayed that God would let him die. He poured out his heart to God as he prayed, ‘I have had enough Lord’ he said. ‘Take … Continue reading →

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Why do we make prayer so complicated?

Posted on September 19, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

She is only 9 years old but when she prayed for someone their bad back got better. She had been to a Scripture Union camp called The Wild One during which the children had the opportunity to pray for each other. We … Continue reading →

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Who does Jesus value most, the community leader or the outcast? Mark 5.21-43

Posted on August 17, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Imagine you arrive in a town and a community leader asks you to help them. Consider how important you would feel as you traveled with them? As you are walking through the town you notice a down and out reaching out for … Continue reading →

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Old wax crayons, brokeness and restoration

Posted on June 4, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

A simple and creative illustration about restoration. Place broken pieces of wax crayon in a mould then bake it in an oven until the crayons melt and then let it set. These two pictures show the before and after. This … Continue reading →

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