Tag Archives: rely on God

I am One with Christ and He is with me

Posted on January 15, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

I recently watched the film Rogue 1 and I was struck by the phrase that was constantly repeated by Chirrut Imwe: ‘I am one with the Force, and the Force is with me’ Although he is blind, Chirrut is able … Continue reading →

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The one about being Ordinary and Amazing at the same time

Posted on October 18, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

As they listened to the two men who were on trial, the members of the council were amazed. It was fairly obvious from the way they talked that they weren’t professionals but there was something about the way that they … Continue reading →

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If we believe that God is enough why do we feel like we have to be enough as well?

Posted on October 5, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

If I go into a shop to buy something that costs £10 and I have £10 note then I have enough to pay. There is no need for me to worry about whether I have any extra money because I … Continue reading →

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Is this person holding on or climbing up?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Would you say that this person holding on or climbing up? When life is hard we can feel like we are clinging on but in better times we might feel like we are making good progress. How’s life for you? Are you … Continue reading →

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How Rita being away reminded me of the importance of the Presence of God

Posted on July 1, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, Rita was away yesterday and my afternoon was really stressful without her. On Thursdays we run ‘Afternoon Fellowship’ at Orchard Baptist which involves a few (mainly elderly) people gathering for a short service which is followed by tea and biscuits. … Continue reading →

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Do you ever get that sinking feeling?

Posted on June 19, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Do you ever get that sinking feeling? This was the experience of most of the balloons that we brought home yesterday. When we went to bed they were all floating but in the morning only one had enough helium left to … Continue reading →

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I need my Mummy

Posted on May 16, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

All the other children were heading out to their own groups, but Sophia ran back into the church shouting ‘I need my mummy’. Remarkably, Sophia’s mum managed to play the keyboard and look after her toddler for the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Prepare New Cartridge?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, we bought a new all singing and all dancing* printer copier for the church. The sales blurb told us that the high-capacity toner cartridges would produce 3000 copies and so I was surprised to get a warning to ‘prepare … Continue reading →

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The Fruit Tree That Was Left On The Shelf

Posted on December 26, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

My daughter took this fruit tree to her school Christmas party. Her teacher was so worried about it getting knocked over that she put it safely on a high shelf where it was found again (still very safe) after the party. The teacher was … Continue reading →

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The One Where I Felt Hopeless

Posted on December 1, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

This is a picture that was posted at the bottom of my blog yesterday and looking at it didn’t make me feel too good! When you write a post on WordPress, it analyzes your article and tries to suggest related … Continue reading →

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