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!)
Category: Destination Transformation
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.
Listen to me being interviewed on UCB2
It was my honour and privilege to be interviewed by Ruth O’Reilly-Smith on UCB2 radio yesterday. I was racked with … 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
Lion and Lamb
Jesus is described as both a Lion and Lamb, which seems fairly contradictory, but since we are called to be like Him, which should we emulate? This article is part of a series looking at the Oxymoronic names of God and how understanding them helps us to live as Christians in a fallen world.
Groups get ready
At long last the group study guide to accompany my book Destination: Transformation is available. I have been piloting it … More
A job for a Destination: Transformer
Honorary Treasurer sought – Jubilee Debt Campaign UK. http://jubileedebt.org.uk/news/honorary-treasurer-sought This sounds like a fascinating role and the Jubilee Debt Campaign … More
Another good job for a Destination Transformer
Political Advocacy Manager required
https://www.homeforgood.org.uk/jobs/1706/political-advocacy-manager This looks like the ideal job for a Destination Transformer!
Sample Destination: Transformation
A sample of my book, Destination: Transformation is available here. Please read it and let me know what you think. … More
Keep on roaring!
I LOVE this weekly podcast, it’s hosted by Phil Vischer who is the man behind Veggie Tales. They discuss all … More
Author interview
My thoughts on Charles Dickens, among other things http://seriousreading.com/author-interviews/2957-interview-with-anna-m-townsend-author-of-destination-transformation.html
O Antiphons
Did you know today is Antiphon Day? If you’ve read even a small part of Destination: Transformation, you’ll know I … More
Advent & Greyness
Since launching the book a month ago I have been asked why I wrote it. Quite simply I saw a … More
My book, Destination: Transformation, has been launched!
Yesterday I was full of nerves as I launched the book I have written, Destination: Transformation – A forty-day journey … More