Ignatian Prayer Readings for The Acts of the Apostles

I wanted to use Ignatian prayer to read through the Book of Acts in the Bible, but since I couldn’t find an existing guide, I decided to write my own.

Finding the fear Christian Architecture Jesus is not my boyfriend

Cathedrals and Christian Architecture

Not all of us have an ornate catholic church just around the corner to visit, but while living in Belgium, I am fortunate to have such a building nearby. I spent an icy couple of hours sitting in it during January, sacrificing my comfort for the sake of this website and my readers, trying to reap the benefits of a highly decorated church to increase my fear and reverence of God and, it worked!

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!

Worshippers at the Royal Albert Hall sing hymns

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?

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.

Evangelical Tenderness

Can these two words go together?
Christ’s truth demonstrated by kindness.
The gospel swaddled in love.
How winsome that would be.

My Story My Song

The wonderful Stuart Anderson interviewed me recently for Hope FM based in Bournemouth. If you listen here, you can discover … More

I can’t stop smiling

I am delighted to let you know that Binsa, who is featured in chapter 9 of my book ‘Come with … More

Covering my Head

I have spent the last month with a scarf close at hand and attempting to cover my head each time I pray. My hope was to feel more reverential and in awe of God, but I’m afraid I can’t …

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Christ the redeemer statue reminding us to fear God

Finding the fear (Jesus is not my boyfriend)

I am supremely grateful that I grew up in a church that introduced me to Jesus as a friend. From … More

Now in print

My recent articles about the Oxymoronic God have been compiled into a small book now available to buy from Amazon. … More

Anju’s Song

It was an absolute privilege to interview Anju for my forthcoming book, ‘Come with me to Kathmandu: 12 powerful stories … More

Shepherd Lord

If it were up to me, I would give myself a discount on concert tickets. I am so short and always find myself standing behind someone tall. I don’t get the same experience at concerts that others do. I wouldn’t say that I feel scared in a crowd, but there’s definitely a feeling of claustrophobia, and I know of other people my height who avoid crowds altogether.
What is it like to be a sheep?

Jealous God

Imagine you’re an artist, and you’ve spent the last few years completing your masterpiece. You’re delighted with it, it is your best work, and as you gaze at it, you know the countless hours you spent on it were worth it.

Divine Human

God in human form is not unique to Christianity. Other religions celebrate gods who take on mortality. Yet, in these stories, the gods become human to maximise their physicality.

Unchanging Creator

God’s always doing something new; it’s his habit. He made seven hundred and six thousand eyeballs today, each of them unique, and those are just the human ones.
This attribute of God floors me.