Tag Archives: when life is hard

Following Jesus can feel like a White Water Raft Ride

Posted on May 24, 2021 by honestaboutmyfaith

In this past year, things have changed massively in our lives and the lives of the churches we are a part of. Now that we have the opportunity, do we want to go back to how things were or are we willing to continue in any of the areas that we have learnt about? Will we follow and obey God even when things seem overwhelming and we want to turn back? Continue reading →

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The Happy Song that is really Desperately Sad

Posted on September 4, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

A few weeks earlier we had heard school children singing it enthusiastically but as we walked around Carlisle Castle we discovered that the song was the result of a desperately sad story. Perhaps you’ve heard the song: O ye’ll tak’ … Continue reading →

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Advent 13: The Journey to Bethlehem

Posted on December 13, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Mary travelled the 70 miles to Bethlehem whilst she was heavily pregnant. I’ve always been aware that the Bible doesn’t mention a donkey and a number of years ago I heard someone talking about the journey to Bethlehem saying that … Continue reading →

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