Tag Archives: shaped by my experiences

Being Shaped by God: Some thoughts and questions to help explore Acts 6

Posted on July 28, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

We are living in a world where everything feels like it is constantly changing. In Acts 6, the early church faced up to some major issues and as they did so, God continued to shape them. Are we open to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, change, Faith | Tagged acts 6, acts 6 Bible study, being open to change, christians avoid conflict, facing problems, facing problems in church, God hates injustice, God is greater than your problems, grasp the nettle, hiding or facing up to pain, potter and the clay, racism, shaped by God, shaped by my experiences | Leave a comment

I’m not having the best day

Posted on June 17, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

My day hasn’t gone brilliantly so far. I decided to deliver the 300 remaining flyers for our church fun day and when I was most of the way around the heavens opened and I got soaked. We then had a phone … Continue reading →

Posted in Being honest about our faith, contentment, Faith, Life experiences, Life in all it's fullness, Listening to God, Relationship with God | Tagged don't let negative experiences put you off, don't let your circumstances define you, happiness depends on our circumstances, now I am deeply discouraged but I will remember you, Psalm 42, seeing past the negative, shaped by my experiences, thankful in all circumstances, trust God, trust in God, trusting even when things go wrong, when things go wrong, why am I discouraged | Leave a comment

She comes with a Lot of Baggage

Posted on April 29, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

A few days ago my daughter came on a road trip with me and I suggested that she packed a bag with some toys and books for the car. She disappeared and came back with the bag in the picture. … Continue reading →