I wonder what a Christian from another country might observe if they were to visit Britain? I’ve frequently written about … More
Author: Anna
A Christian in the world, but not of the world. I discuss faith, God and current events.
Whose battle is it anyway?
I’m often asked by British friends why Trump’s supporters seem to back him with such blind adherence. Having spent four … More
What’s family for?
What do I expect from my family relationships? Do I act out of duty with my family, or do I expect family members to affirm my identity? Should I feel slighted if my unique traits are belittled or ignored, and would that ever lead me to become estranged from my family?
Now is the time to forgive Trump’s supporters
The entire world has seen the images; Trump’s supporters carrying ‘Jesus 2020′ signs and wooden crosses as they laid siege … More
The Universal Call for Justice
Is it possible to look outside of Christianity to see people who carry God’s image? Can we learn from them? … More
A Covid Year in Books
I think book tokens still exist, so if you get one for Christmas (other vouchers are available!) here are eight … More
A good day for miracles – a bad day for quiet picnics and boat trips
I had tons of questions that I wanted to ask Jesus. He had just had a huge run-in with the … More
You can’t hide the sun
Written by former hostage, John McCarthy, who was held in Lebanon for over five years, ‘You Can’t Hide the Sun’ … More
Women who wish to be taken seriously
I came across this stunning prayer today in Celtic Daily Prayer, the introduction suggests that it can be prayed by … More
Crucified Saviour
Well, this is it, the crux of Christianity. If Jesus weren’t a crucified saviour there would be nothing to believe in except some wise teachings. But He is that greatest of oxymorons, a hero that died, and came back to glorious life. He is still the great ‘I am’, His death at the hands of the Roman authorities was not the end.
Old News
As Christians, we have brilliant news to share. Every person, from each culture and country, can have hope and freedom. Their sins are forgiven and everything that causes pain and destruction has been overcome. It is incredible, but Jesus victory over sin and darkness took place a long time ago. Rather than generating excitement, telling people about his death and resurrection can seem like passing on old news.
Christian blood, please
If you were injured and needed blood, whose blood would you choose? Listening to a Nepali pastor preach this week, … More
When God shows His true colours
The facts are black and white.Love is the colour.When the facts are confusing, the situation chaotic, love makes sense of … More
The Nosey Trinity II: We want to know what you think
October’s survey questions are ready for you to complete!
Is God a Populist?
Now that I better understand the tactics populist politicians use, I can discern the lies they tell more easily and realise how I can help to counter them.
Absent Father
I know of no Christian that does not occasionally doubt the goodness of God and whether He is present with them. Some Christians hide these doubts better than others, but they are nothing to be ashamed of.
The Nosey Trinity I: the results are in
Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent survey to discover what our readers think and believe. You … More
Help. I keep forgetting to pray for Yemen
The worst place to be alive right now is in Yemen, the Middle East country that has been ravaged by … More
The Nosey Trinity: We want to know what you think
Today we are launching the first of our regular surveys to find out what the people who read this website … More
Renovated: Why you need to know about Neurotheology
Imagine that you sat quietly and alone reading a book about the Christian life. The book is outlining the benefits of being loving, patient and kind and as you read it you find yourself agreeing wholeheartedly. You know it would be great to be like that and you commit yourself to being more loving, patient, and kinder. As you read, one of your family creeps up behind you and puts an ice cube down the back of your neck!
