Tag Archives: nothing I can do to make God love me more

As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you

Posted on March 10, 2018 by honestaboutmyfaith

There is a special bond between a mother and a child and God wants us to know that he loves us with that same intensity, passion and devotion. God says: ‘As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Faith, God loves us | Tagged God is like a mother, God is love, God loves us, Isaiah 66 13, mothering sunday, mothers day, nothing I can do to make God love me more, unconditional love of God | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in acceptance, Faith, God loves us, Life experiences | Tagged acceptance, God loves us, God so loved the world, grace of God, loved by God, nothing I can do to make God love me more, saved by grace | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in creative communication, Faith, God is with us, God loves us, Life experiences, Prayer, Relationship with God | Tagged God delights in us, God loves us, God's face smile on us, jesus' baptism, life experiences, loved by God, nothing I can do to make God love me more, prayer pictures, we make God smile, you are my beloved son well pleased, Zephaniah 3 17 | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Life experiences, Loving God | Tagged adventure of following Jesus, Christianity is about a relationship not a religion, devoted to God, follow, i love jesus, is christianity a duty or a relationship, love God, motivation, nothing I can do to make God love me more, overcoming fears, overcoming the things that hold us back, psalm 143 8, relationship with God, trying harder isn't always the right answer, unconditional love of God | 2 Comments

110%?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Did you hear about the pack of ham that was labelled as containing 110% pork? It’s quite funny, but according to Aldi, who were selling the ham, the % sign should have said grams next to it. Image source: Imgur … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, God loves us, Loving one another, Overflowing | Tagged God loves us, nothing I can do to make God love me more, overflow, overflow with God's love, sacrificial love, sharing God's love, unconditional love of God, your love for one another will show that you are my disciples | Leave a comment

The One About The Red Carpet

Posted on October 27, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, yesterday it was the world premiere of the new James Bond film, Spectre and there was a red carpet to greet and welcome the people who had a ticket. A red carpet sends out the message to the people invited that they are special and important. As … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Faith, film, God is our father, God loves us, Relationship with God | Tagged acceptance, God loves us, luke 15, nothing I can do to make God love me more, prodigal son, red carpet, salvation, spectre world premiere | Leave a comment

Do you love the church?

Posted on February 27, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, I was sat there feeling pretty miserable and then I heard the words: Do you love the church? This all happened a long time ago. Life was tough and things were not going well at the church I was … Continue reading →

Posted in church, Faith, God loves us, Life experiences, Loving one another | Tagged Christ loved the church and gave his life up for her, Do you love the church?, Ephesians 5 25, God loves us, john 13 34-35, love one another, love one another as I have loved you, nothing I can do to make God love me more, we are all imperfect, your love for one another will show that you are my disciples | 1 Comment

Stress!!!!!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Yesterday I had one of the most stressful hours of my life. I was at the toddler group we run at church and I needed to play some music for the pass the parcel game. The sound desk was showing … Continue reading →