Tag Archives: kingdom of God

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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The Walk that Began 16 Years Ago

Posted on August 24, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Earlier this month, my wife Tracey and I walked the West Highland Way which is a 96 mile trail in Scotland that runs from Milngavie to Fort William. In a sense this journey began In 2002 when we drove along … Continue reading →

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A Million Dreams or Making Do?

Posted on March 18, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

In the film ‘The Greatest Showman’, a young Barnum sings the song ‘A Million Dreams’ to Charity. He has a terrible start in life, living in poverty and coping with the death of his father but despite this he sings: … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed planted in a field

Posted on January 15, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

It’s amazing that something as small and seemingly insignificant as an acorn can produce something as large and majestic as an oak tree. Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed planted in a field. Although … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God is like a Farmer Growing Crops

Posted on January 13, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a farmer who planted seeds in a field but as he slept his enemy planted weeds among the wheat. As the crop grew, so did the weeds and the farmer was … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God is Near

Posted on January 10, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

Have you ever really, really looked forward to something? I was once in a school staff room where there was a white board with a series of marks that were being crossed off to remind everyone how many days were … Continue reading →

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Growth Is Happening Even When We Can’t See It

Posted on September 19, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a tree that is growing, so why do we expect everything to happen so quickly? I mean, have you ever stood and watched a tree grow? Growth is evident over time … Continue reading →

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Could you turn off your phone please?

Posted on August 12, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

A few weeks ago, Tracey, the girls and I went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal in London. We went as a part of my daughter’s 11th Birthday celebrations and we had a great day out in … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus speaking to his followers through Pokemon Go?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Pokemon Go is incredibly popular but it has also been a challenging reminder to me about a key element of what it means to follow Jesus. In case you somehow aren’t familiar with it, Pokemon Go is a game that … Continue reading →

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Essex County Council Baptist Church

Posted on April 15, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Welcome to the Essex County Council Baptist Church. Look at this picture and read the sign on the bus shelter for yourself. You could assume that Essex county council are into church planting, but there is really something else going … Continue reading →

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