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What will you do with this Gift of Time?

Posted on March 25, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

If you had said to me six months ago that a time was coming when the people of the UK would be asked to remain in their homes for at least three weeks I wouldn’t have believed you and yet … Continue reading →

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I Would if it was for Someone who I Really Cared About

Posted on June 3, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

My son, David went on a train for the first time a few days ago. He went BY HIMSELF! to London and traveled on the underground and Tracey and I were immensely proud of him. My other son came with me to pick David up … Continue reading →

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An Encounter with God is better than an Explanation about Him

Posted on May 25, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Sadly, many Christians think that evangelism is primarily about passing on information about Jesus but it is so much more. I want people who don’t know Jesus yet to, Encounter him rather than just to hear an Explanation about him. Talk … Continue reading →

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The One Where I Was Nearly Ironic

Posted on September 22, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

My daughter came up to me just over an hour ago and said ‘will you play with me?’ My instant reply, because I was in the middle of something, was ‘no, I have some work to do’  but then I stopped … Continue reading →

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The One About A Special Moment

Posted on September 21, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

It had been a fantastic day out and we were nearing the end of a lovely walk. My daughter appeared alongside me and took my hand, we walked in silence for a while and then as she looked into my eyes and … Continue reading →

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A Duty and a Drag or a Pleasure and a Privilege?

Posted on January 31, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, I’m writing this on a Friday night and my daughter has just asked me for card, paper, a paper trimmer (she called it a shredder which sounds way cooler), a hole punch and a pencil. She then sat down … Continue reading →

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