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Advent 22: The horrible bit of the Nativity that gets missed out

Posted on December 22, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

There is a part of the Christmas story that I don’t recall seeing in many or even possibly any Nativity plays. King Herod was far from happy that the Magi had arrived saying that there was a newly born King … Continue reading →

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The Light of Jesus Shines Everywhere, Even In and On Brokenness

Posted on March 14, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

In the village of Alresford in Essex, there are ruins of an old church (St Peters). I have been to these ruins many times, but yesterday I was struck by the way that the light was shining on them. You see, the … Continue reading →

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The One About Praying in Dark Times

Posted on November 14, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

If someone who you cared for was executed because of their faith and at the same time another person who you knew was imprisoned because of their beliefs, what would you do? When one church went through this, they gathered to pray. … Continue reading →

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A light in the darkness

Posted on November 1, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Do you ever feel discouraged when you watch the news or when you hear of a friend going through a hard time? We live in a world that sometimes feels very dark and depressing. These words were written about Jesus: … Continue reading →

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The Light Shines the Brightest in the Darkest Places

Posted on September 22, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Sam was in the dark and he was terrified. The day had started so well as he and some friends had set off to explore a local cave system. As they had entered the dark unknown they felt a strange mix of … Continue reading →

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