Tag Archives: loved by God

In the Hands of God

Posted on September 3, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

I love this sculpture of giant hands outside of Woodbridge Quay Church. When I was in the area recently I took this photo of my daughter curled up as a reminder that she is safe on God’s hands. I want her … Continue reading →

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The one about the Doll

Posted on February 4, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

When they were younger, one of my children owned a doll that they took everywhere. Towards the end of her stay with us the Doll was fairly broken. She had seen better days, her hair was matted and one of … 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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The One About True Love

Posted on February 14, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

I recently came across the picture ‘Love that Lifts a Child’ by Kristi Valiant which is I think is a beautiful image and illustration of true love. The picture is inspired by the story of the Prodigal son in which a son asked for … Continue reading →

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You always tell Santa NOT to give me a Present

Posted on January 6, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

As we talked about how we couldn’t visit Santa because he was no longer in his grotto,  I certainly wasn’t expecting my daughter to say ‘That’s okay, you always tell Santa NOT to give me a present anyway!’ This happened … Continue reading →

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The One Where My Daughter Left Me Speechless

Posted on November 22, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, we were discussing how to interpret a picture and I knew what I was expecting my daughter to say but her answer left me speechless. We sometimes use a creative form of prayer called ‘prayer pictures’ in church where we project … Continue reading →

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Holding On and Being Held

Posted on September 16, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

As we paddled in the lake, the rocks were getting a little slippy and so my daughter took my hand. As we waded deeper she held my hand tighter and I made sure that I had a good grip on … Continue reading →

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A fun day stall that reminded people they were special and valuable

Posted on June 7, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

This was our church stall at a recent community fun day. Our aim was for people to have a good time but we  also wanted to remind them that they were special and valuable. There is so much in life that … Continue reading →

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