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Is Lent primarily about giving things up or giving more time to God? (Lent short reflection 1)

Posted on February 18, 2021 by honestaboutmyfaith

Lent is most commonly associated with giving things up but if that is all that it means to us then we may be missing the point. This is the first in a series of short videos which can be used … Continue reading →

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The one about realizing that we are miracles

Posted on March 22, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

I’ve only waited 30 years for an answer but as I prepared last week’s sermon I understood why I hadn’t walked on water all those years ago. I had stood on the edge of the swimming pool during a school … Continue reading →

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Lent Reflection 2: What do we need in life?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

When Jesus said that ‘people do not live by bread alone’, was he reminding us that there is more to life than just surviving? When he said this, he had been fasting for 40 days and 40 nights and the … Continue reading →

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Lent Reflection 1: Do you know who you are?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

When Jesus was in the wilderness, two of his temptations began with these words: If you are the son of God, then… It’s strange isn’t it! You would have thought that being told to turn stones into bread when you … Continue reading →

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Lent is primarily about going With God, not going Without things

Posted on March 1, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

Traditionally people associate Lent with giving things up but if this is our only focus I think that we might be missing the real point? During Lent, people especially remember the time when Jesus spent 40 days and nights in … Continue reading →

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What is Lent all about?

Posted on February 18, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, we have eaten our pancakes and now it is Lent but do we really understand what it is all about? We may know someone who is giving up chocolate for Lent but I’m fairly convinced that this sort of thing … Continue reading →

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