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An Extremely Kind Overview
I’m really not sure I am deserving of this very kind review of my work. Thank you Nicki. God deserves all the credit.
Our Sisters … have champions
Lighter mornings make me feel joyful. The sun creeping around the shutters and through the curtains gives me hope that the day will go well, and I wake up eager to get started. Thankfully, the succession of dark, wintry mornings might just be over, and I sense the bright hope of spring.
As my previous newsletters have attested, I have gone through a dark writing season. Interviewing girls who have experienced profound trauma was tough. But I have moved on a little and am now speaking to the unsung heroes standing up against persecution and violence. It has been a welcome relief; I sense the light.
Belly Aches and Belly Laughs: when there’s no Tupperware
Sometimes, I think God does bless us with more than we need. Perhaps he likes to have fun with us and amaze us with what he can do.
The Importance of Not Forgetting
My new 5-day Bible plan was published in November, but I forgot to tell anyone, even though the plan is about remembering!
Are you part of a military family, or do you care about someone who is?
This might be one of the hardest articles I have written. I have never felt brave enough to write about the cost and pain of moving house 19 times and I am desperately hopeful that this piece will help anyone who is part of a military family or cares about one.
How do I grow?
Can you help me increase my faith?
The Nosey Trinity III: Is Christianity good for your health?
It’s been ages since I’ve run a survey from this page, so I thought it was time to start another. This week, I was drawn to an article highlighting the link between practising religion and good health. I have come up with three really quick questions to find out if you think being a Christian is good for your health.
Learning from the wisest, how to find direction for our lives
The advice I’m about to share is inspired by the story of the wise men found in Matthew’s gospel in the Bible. It’s an account many of us know well, thanks to its inclusion in the Birth of Jesus narrative and countless school nativity plays. Honestly, though, it’s a bizarre story which leaves me with as many questions as answers. Still, I am convinced that the mysterious wise men have much to teach us about following God’s direction in our lives. It doesn’t require us to follow a star (although that would be fun!)
Singing Hymns
I am determined to develop a fuller understanding of who God is and know him better. In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the fighting between Israel and Hamas, I am in desperate need of a mighty God who can act to end suffering and conflict. A cuddly God is not enough for me right now. I wonder if you might feel the same way. Almost everyone I have spoken with recently fears for the future, and I long to bring them hope. Can singing hymns help me do this?
Are you looking to reinvent yourself?
The Atlantic article “What to read if you want to reinvent yourself” resonated with many, highlighting the universal desire for change. Can the Bible help with this?
Our Sisters … can’t wait. Here’s what you can do to help today
It’s strange, and hopefully not too conceited, to think that someone might unwrap a copy of one of my books…
The sun that melts the wax also hardens the clay
In ‘Rain From Heaven’, Wallis writes of the need to prepare ourselves for revival by repenting and consecrating ourselves. Not everyone will be ready for revival when it comes, and some might become critical of the Holy Spirit’s work. Hence, we may be described as wax or clay. What a challenge.
If you’re experiencing COMPASSION FATIGUE, you’re not alone, and there’s no need to feel guilty
It seems I can’t stop writing about oxymorons; last week, it was ‘Evangelical Tenderness’, and before that, I wrote an entire book about ‘The Oxymoronic God’. Now, I find myself grappling with ‘Compassion Fatigue’, the idea that with so much bad news channelled at us, the only way to cope is to disengage.
Evangelical Tenderness
Can these two words go together?
Christ’s truth demonstrated by kindness.
The gospel swaddled in love.
How winsome that would be.
Van Gogh and Revival: A few events in the history of Christianity in the Mons, Borinage region of Belgium
I move house a lot, which is partly why this blog is called ‘Dislocated’. My husband and I have lived…
Oldies but Goodies – it’s All Saints Day
The writer reflects on the influence of Christian Saints on their life, particularly Eileen Lodge and their grandparents, who inspired a life of service and faith. The remembrance of these figures’ contributions is crucial for enduring challenging times. The author encourages readers to share their inspirational figures, inviting them to join DislocatedChristians community and contribute by buying books or donating funds towards their new projects.
Our Sisters … are incredible, I wish I could introduce them to you now
My latest newsletter comes with love from Mons, Belgium, where it is hard to imagine the horrors facing so many…
Read this now, but be cautious.
For me, the book of the moment is Malcolm Macdonald’s ‘Saturated With God: A cry for nation-changing revival’. It is…
My Story My Song
The wonderful Stuart Anderson interviewed me recently for Hope FM based in Bournemouth. If you listen here, you can discover…