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Snap, film, chat, write - an author's life in Nepal, view of mountains, stupa and prayer flags

Snap, film, chat, write – An author’s life in Nepal

Regular readers of this blog will know I am currently writing a book about Christian women in Nepal. My contract … More

Authentic Media, Author, Chapters, Christian, Christian Women, faith, God, Instagram, Kathmandu, Publishing, social media, Solukhumbu, Youtube
Are you alive? I hurt, therefore I am text on black background

Are you alive?

Other Christians seem to be carrying on as usual. In church, people seem to have no problem worshipping God. Yet, … More

anger, Christian, compassion, Coronavirus, faith, God, Grief, Hurt, Image, Leprosy, Pray, prayer, Sympathy
Crown of thorns book cover for suffering saviour

The Suffering Saviour – F.W. Krummacher

The Suffering Saviour contains a series of sermons about The Passion of Christ, which were Jesus’ last weeks on earth. … More

Book review, christ, Christian, Devotional, F.W. Krummacher, faith, God, jesus, Saviour, suffering, The Passion, Winston Churchill

The importance of remembering what God has done

The pain and suffering we see in the world around us, particularly during this Covid crisis, cause us to forget. Sometimes we just get distracted by the busyness of life. Remembering what God has done for us helps us in the present and future.

bible, Christian, Egyptians, Exodus, faith, God, Israelites, jesus, Miracles, Moses, Nepal, Passover, Pharaoh, Psalms
Kathmandu house and skyline

Lost again in Nepal

I am delighted to be back in Kathmandu to continue interviewing ladies for my forthcoming book ‘Come with me to … More

Christian, Christians, Come with me to Kathmandu, Directions, faith, God, Interviews, Kathmandu, landmarks, Monsoon, Patan, Videos, Women
Sun rises over Himalayas, view from Kakani, Proverbs 4:18

In praise of the righteous

Proverbs 4:18 paints a beautiful picture. It tells us that the way of the righteous is like the first gleam … More

bible, Cherish, Christian, Dawn, faith, Friendship, goodness, hope, jesus, Mountain, Proverbs, Thankfulness, wisdom
Kaduna state road, invitation to pray for Nigeria, stop abductions

Praying for Nigeria

One current tragically overlooked crisis is the ongoing and frequent kidnap of people in Nigeria.

#BringBackOurGirls, Abductions, Abuja, Chibok, Christian, faith, God, holy spirit, Kaduna, News, Nigeria, Pray, prayer
laptop, bubbly champagne, pair of glasses and flowers

The publisher said yes!

I am delighted to let you know that I have just signed a publishing contract with Authentic Media for a … More

Authentic Media, Christian, faith, injustice, Kathmandu, Nepal, poverty, Publishing, Stories, Women, women without roofs, Writing, WWR
Leaping lamb in the air Christ as living sacrifice Oxymoronic God series

Living Sacrifice

‘The living sacrifice’, that’s Christ. Why is it necessary that Christ is both living and a sacrifice?
‘A living sacrifice’, that’s us. Why do we need to become living sacrifices?

bible, christ, Christian, faith, God, jesus, joy, Lamb of God, Oxymorons, Romans 12, Sin, victory
Door knocker Revelation 3:20 I stand at the door and knock

Servant King

There is heaps of theology out there, in books, courses, articles and videos about Christ as the Servant King. Most of the material focuses on chapters 40 to 55 in the book of Isaiah in the Bible. Consequently, when I came to write this post, I wondered what contribution I could make to a topic that has been written about so much already.

bible, Christian, Communication, Ex-pat, faith, Family, Isaiah, jesus, Kingdom of God, Revelation, Spiritual forces, theology
How to find favour

How to find favour

A few weeks ago, I was struck by these words in Prayer: Forty Days of Practice by Justin Mcroberts and … More

bible, Christian, Daniel, Esther, Exodus, faith, Favour, Genesis, God, Justin McRoberts, Kingdom of God, Psalms, Scott Erickson
Flame

What is Baptism of Fire?

A friend asked me to read this article and to let her know if I agreed with it. It is … More

baptism, Believers, Christian, Exodus, faith, God, Good fruit, holy spirit, Isaiah, jesus, Judgment, Malachi, matthew, Pentecost
Appearing to Abide

Appearing to Abide

Can you see the large branch stuck between the trunks of the tree? It fell in a storm and is … More

Abiding, bible, Christian, Christian Life, faith, Fruit, God, Humility, jesus, John 15, Repent, tree, Vine
Polluted water flowing into clear river

Purity Cultures

There seems to be a never-ending stream of articles written by women who have been damaged by purity culture in … More

Arranged marriage, Brahmin, Caste system, Chastity, Chhaupadi, Christian, Dalit, Hinduism, jesus, Menstruation, Pure, Superstition
Empty bedroom at an orphanage

What if your best intentions are an incentive for human trafficking?

If you support an orphanage in a developing country, your generosity may be an encouragement for crimes. Your donations, and … More

Abuse, Child Welfare, Children, Christian, Human Trafficking, Institutionalisation, Oblios, Orphanage, Orphans, Pray, Save the Children, UNICEF, volunteer
Smart phone betting and football players on pitch

Betting against ourselves

I wonder what a Christian from another country might observe if they were to visit Britain? I’ve frequently written about … More

Advertising, Bets, Betting, Britain, Christian, Football sponsorship, Gambling, Gambling Addiction, prayer, Premier League, Premier Radio, Review of legislation, Suicide, UK
Ancient battle and question 'Whose battle is it anyway?'

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

america, Battle, Christian, Culture wars, faith, fruit of the spirit, Graham Kendrick, Great commission, Is God a Populist?, jesus, March for Jesus, Matchday
Generational family photo with overlaid question: What's family for? Identity or responsibility?

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?

bible, Children, Christian, Duty, Estrangement, faith, Family, Identity, Obligation, Parenting, Parents, relationships, Responsibility, The Atlantic
Now is the time to forgive Trump's supporters - protestors lay siege to US capitol.

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

Christian, evangelicals, faith, forgiveness, love, Mob, prayer, Schadenfreude, Trump, Trump supporters, US Capitol, Washington DC
Bag of donated blood being labelled : Christian Blood, Please : If you were injured and needed blood, whose blood would you choose : Dislocated Christians dot org

Christian blood, please

If you were injured and needed blood, whose blood would you choose?  Listening to a Nepali pastor preach this week, … More

Blood, Blood banks, Blood of Christ, Christian, Christians, Colossians, Ephesians, Genesis, God, Healing, Nepal, Pastor, Preaching

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