Tag Archives: hope

Are you looking for Hope? Try Romans 15.13

Posted on March 29, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

If you turn on a tap, you expect water. If you pour from a carton of juice then you expect juice. When you ask God to pour something into your life, what do you expect? According to Romans 15.13, God … Continue reading →

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Broken Beyond Repair or Ready to be Restored?

Posted on February 19, 2019 by honestaboutmyfaith

How does this photo make you feel? What do you see? Is this a broken and beat up boat doomed to disintegrate on land or is it a boat that is ready to be restored and returned to the sea … Continue reading →

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Hopeless or Hope?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

It’s possible that following the General Election result in the UK that you are feeling despondent today? A few weeks ago I produced this design for a prayer card that we are going to circulate to the homes around our … Continue reading →

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The Light of Jesus Shines Everywhere, Even In and On Brokenness

Posted on March 14, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

In the village of Alresford in Essex, there are ruins of an old church (St Peters). I have been to these ruins many times, but yesterday I was struck by the way that the light was shining on them. You see, the … Continue reading →

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While There is Light we have a Chance

Posted on January 9, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

I loved watching the latest Star Wars film. I enjoyed the action and the humour but what struck me the most was the line: While there is light we still have a chance. In case you still haven’t seen it, … Continue reading →

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The Cross, Light and Hope

Posted on April 15, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

I enjoyed a fantastic walk today with my wonderful wife and during the walk we went past this cross. The sun was shining and I was inspired by the way that the light was shining on and around it. It … Continue reading →

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On the Saturday of Easter week did it feel to the disciples like Jesus and God had failed?

Posted on April 4, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is a reminder of how life often feels. The disciples must have been distraught as they tried to come to terms with what had happened and we can only imagine how they … Continue reading →

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Cosette’s Castle or a Dashed Dream?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

We are currently working through some material based on the film Les Miserables with other churches in the area. We held our first meeting last night and I found my self moved by the song ‘Castle on a Cloud’ If … Continue reading →

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Hope in a hopeless world: Mockingjay Part 1

Posted on December 11, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

I have just seen Mockingjay and thought it was an amazing and thought-provoking film. Catching Fire finished with Katniss being rescued and taken to District 13 where the resistance was based. The ending left me with a feeling that things … Continue reading →

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Finally seeing what was there all along

Posted on December 4, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

What do you see in this picture? It is actually a photo of some pirate ship shaped play equipment but when I looked at the picture later on my computer I saw something completely different. All I can see when … Continue reading →

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