Tag Archives: love

Happy Anniversary: Something Worth Celebrating

Posted on September 26, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

Twenty five years ago today, the large hall at Orchard Baptist Church was officially opened. The church had grown so much that the original chapel wasn’t large enough to hold everyone on a Sunday and so the decision was made … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessed to be a blessing, Faith, Life experiences, Life in all it's fullness | Tagged celebrating, Do you love the church?, giving thanks to God, God is faithful, God is love, love, Orchard baptist Church, thanks to God, what are we building on | Leave a comment

Is growing as Disciple of Jesus more like learning to ride a bike or to drive a car?

Posted on April 22, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

I currently have a daughter learning to ride a bike and a son learning to drive. My daughter is 8 and was on the bike riding happily along in no time. My son is 17 and he has had several lessons … Continue reading →

Posted in discipleship, Faith, Life experiences | Tagged 1 corinthians 3 11, discipleship, Greatest commandment, life experiences, love, love God, love your neighbour, what is a disciple, you need milk but you cannot eat solid food | Leave a comment

The one where the kids wouldn’t eat their tea

Posted on April 12, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, our girls wouldn’t eat their tea last night. Just after they had got down from the table, Tracey was going out and the girls rushed over to kiss her and to tell her how much they loved her. Her … Continue reading →

Posted in change, discipleship, Faith, freedom, God is with us, God loves us, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Life experiences, Life in all it's fullness, Listening to God, Loving God | Tagged amos 5.23, children won't eat their meal, eat your greens, even the wind and the waves obey him, God hates injustice, I hate your feasts, if you love me you will obey my teaching, jesus, john 14, john 14 16, john 14.15, love, paraclete, worship is about how we live, worship is about our lifestyle | 2 Comments

The one where my wife left me

Posted on June 19, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

My sister-in-law and her family are visiting from New Zealand and Tracey has gone to stay with them in Somerset for a few days. My oldest son who has just finished his GCSE’s and my daughter who we home school … Continue reading →